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What is one major consequence of logging and clearing forests for agriculture?
What is one major consequence of logging and clearing forests for agriculture?
- Enhanced carbon storage
- Accelerated soil erosion (correct)
- Increased biodiversity
- Improved ecosystem resilience
How do monoculture plantations affect biodiversity?
How do monoculture plantations affect biodiversity?
- They significantly reduce biodiversity. (correct)
- They enhance biodiversity by providing varied habitats.
- They have no impact on biodiversity.
- They maintain the same level of biodiversity as diverse forests.
What can be a direct result of overfishing on marine ecosystems?
What can be a direct result of overfishing on marine ecosystems?
- Greater fish population sustainability
- Reinforcement of economic stability for fishermen
- Collapses in fish populations (correct)
- Stabilization of marine food webs
What is a negative effect of intensive agricultural practices?
What is a negative effect of intensive agricultural practices?
What impact does heavy machinery use in agriculture have?
What impact does heavy machinery use in agriculture have?
Flashcards
Deforestation
Deforestation
The clearing of forests for agriculture, logging, or urban development, harming carbon sinks and biodiversity.
Effects of Deforestation
Effects of Deforestation
Increases soil erosion and climate change vulnerability, disrupting ecosystems and biodiversity.
Overfishing
Overfishing
Unsustainable fishing reducing fish populations, disrupting marine ecosystems, and harming livelihoods.
Intensive Agriculture
Intensive Agriculture
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Biodiversity Loss
Biodiversity Loss
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Study Notes
Deforestation
- Clearing forests for agriculture, logging, and urban development removes crucial carbon sinks, disrupts biodiversity, and accelerates soil erosion.
- This process significantly reduces the resilience of ecosystems, making them more vulnerable to climate change impacts.
- Conversion of diverse forest habitats into monoculture plantations reduces biodiversity significantly.
Overfishing
- Unsustainable fishing practices, including destructive fishing methods (e.g., bottom trawling), exceeding the capacity of fish populations to replenish themselves, and targeting vulnerable species significantly deplete fish stocks.
- This leads to a decline in biodiversity and disruption of marine ecosystems' natural food webs.
- Overfishing can cause collapses in fish populations, negatively impacting the livelihoods of those dependent on fishing for income.
Intensive Agriculture
- Intensive agricultural practices often involve excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, leading to water pollution and soil degradation.
- Monoculture farming, which focuses on growing a single crop, reduces biodiversity and makes farms more susceptible to pests and diseases.
- Heavy machinery use in large-scale agriculture can lead to soil compaction and reduced soil fertility.
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