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What are the consequences of human activities on ecosystems?
What are the consequences of human activities on ecosystems?
- Ecosystems experience changes in their biotic and abiotic parts (correct)
- Ecosystems remain unchanged
- Ecosystems become more diverse
- Ecosystems become more resilient
Where are the greatest changes in ecosystems taking place?
Where are the greatest changes in ecosystems taking place?
- Developing countries (correct)
- No changes are taking place
- Developed countries
- Both developed and developing countries
What is an example of unintended changes to ecosystems caused by human activities?
What is an example of unintended changes to ecosystems caused by human activities?
- Planting more trees to increase biodiversity
- Human waste entering natural ecosystems (correct)
- Removing natural vegetation to create green spaces
- Introducing new species to an ecosystem
What is the impact of removing natural vegetation from an ecosystem?
What is the impact of removing natural vegetation from an ecosystem?
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What happens when a tree is cut down?
What happens when a tree is cut down?
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What are some potential consequences of altering food webs and nutrient cycles in ecosystems?
What are some potential consequences of altering food webs and nutrient cycles in ecosystems?
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How can human waste negatively affect natural ecosystems?
How can human waste negatively affect natural ecosystems?
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Why are changes to ecosystems often unintended?
Why are changes to ecosystems often unintended?
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