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Environmental Issues Analysis Activity 3

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Increased economic growth and job opportunities in the area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of environmental impact assessment is most relevant when analyzing the conversion of farmland into housing projects?

<p>Biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Conversion of Farmland

The process where agricultural land is repurposed for residential developments.

Biodiversity Loss

The decrease in the variety of species in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Ecosystem Impact

The effect that changes in the environment have on living organisms and their interactions.

Causes of Land Conversion

Factors such as urbanization, population growth, and economic development that lead to farmland being turned into housing.

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Ecological Analysis

The examination of how environmental changes affect ecosystems and species interactions.

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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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This quiz focuses on analyzing environmental issues related to community changes and their effects on biodiversity. Participants will assess the impacts of farmland conversion to housing projects and identify the causes of these environmental problems through image analysis. Engage with real-world scenarios to determine how these issues affect ecosystems.