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Which of the following is a likely ecological effect of converting farmland into housing projects?
Which of the following is a likely ecological effect of converting farmland into housing projects?
- Increased habitat for native plant and animal species
- Improved water quality due to reduced fertilizer runoff
- Reduced human population density in the area
- Decreased biodiversity as natural habitats are destroyed (correct)
What is a primary cause of farmland conversion into housing projects?
What is a primary cause of farmland conversion into housing projects?
- A decline in the use of pesticides and herbicides in agriculture
- Increased urbanization and population growth (correct)
- Government regulations promoting sustainable farming practices
- A decrease in the demand for agricultural products
How might the conversion of farmland into housing projects affect the local food supply?
How might the conversion of farmland into housing projects affect the local food supply?
- Increase the availability of locally grown produce
- Decrease reliance on imported food sources
- Increase the dependence on imported food sources (correct)
- Reduce the cost of food production
Which of the following is a potential benefit of converting farmland into housing projects?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of converting farmland into housing projects?
What type of environmental impact assessment is most relevant when analyzing the conversion of farmland into housing projects?
What type of environmental impact assessment is most relevant when analyzing the conversion of farmland into housing projects?
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Conversion of Farmland
Conversion of Farmland
The process where agricultural land is repurposed for residential developments.
Biodiversity Loss
Biodiversity Loss
The decrease in the variety of species in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Ecosystem Impact
Ecosystem Impact
The effect that changes in the environment have on living organisms and their interactions.
Causes of Land Conversion
Causes of Land Conversion
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Ecological Analysis
Ecological Analysis
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Study Notes
Activity 3: Analyzing Environmental Issues
- Analyze how community changes affect biodiversity.
- Analyze problems depicted in provided pictures.
- Determine effects of problems on the ecosystem.
- Identify causes of problems.
Problem 1: Farmland to Housing Projects
- Farmlands are converted into housing projects.
- This change affects the ecosystem.
- The conversion impacts biodiversity.
- The specific effects and causes need to be determined through analysis of the provided images.
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