Human Impact on Ecosystems

<p>Causes climate change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased ocean acidity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Draining of rivers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disruption of food chains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competes with native species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dynamic equilibrium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introducing predator insects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cover cropping (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydroponics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interconnectedness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respecting the cycles of nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stabilize growing conditions and reduce nutrient runoff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil enrichment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The practice of clearing land for farming, replacing forests with fields. This leads to soil degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss.

The removal of trees on a large scale, causing habitat loss, climate change, and displacement of indigenous communities.

Excessively large human populations put pressure on resources, leading to increased consumption, deforestation, and habitat destruction.

Pollution from plastic waste and chemical runoff disrupts ecosystems, harming wildlife and altering food chains.

The release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming and disrupting ecosystems.

Coral reefs, vital for fish habitats, are damaged by pollution, climate change, overfishing, and ocean acidification.

Over-extraction of water for agriculture and other purposes leads to depletion of freshwater sources, affecting ecosystems and biodiversity.

Overfishing, overhunting, and mining deplete natural resources, disrupting food chains and impacting overall ecosystem balance.

A state where an ecosystem is balanced and can sustain itself over a long period.

Practices used in farming that aim to maintain the health and productivity of ecosystems.

Using natural methods to control pests, like introducing predators or planting multiple crops together.

Rotating different crops on the same land, improving soil health and preventing pest buildup.

Growing plants without soil, using water and nutrients.

A type of hydroponics where fish waste is used as fertilizer for plants.

Growing food close to home, often in urban areas, reducing transportation needs and promoting local food systems.

Integrating trees and shrubs with crops or grazing land, improving soil health and resilience.