6 Main Effects of Human Activities on the Environment PDF

### **6 Main effects of human activities on the environment are:** 1\. Loss of Biodiversity. 2\. Pollution 3\. Climate Change. 4\. Misuse of Natural Resources. 5\. Erosion 6\. Overpopulation Effects of Human Activities on Environment ------------------------------------------ ### 1. Loss of...

### **6 Main effects of human activities on the environment are:** 1\. Loss of Biodiversity. 2\. Pollution 3\. Climate Change. 4\. Misuse of Natural Resources. 5\. Erosion 6\. Overpopulation Effects of Human Activities on Environment ------------------------------------------ ### 1. Loss of Biodiversity Ever wondered how human activities affect the environment? One of the major effects of human activities on the Environment is Biodiversity loss. Biodiversity is the variety of species living in an ecosystem. The larger the number of species and genetic variation, the greater is the biodiversity. Due to the increase in human settlements, many forests are being cut. This has led to a reduction in the number of plant species. Many animals become homeless. The constantly changing climatic conditions and extinction of many ecosystems have also led to the loss of biodiversity. It is astonishing to see the impact of human activities on the environment. ### 2. Pollution Pollution is a major issue faced by us today. Pollution is a result of the ignorance of humans towards their environment. The wrongful disposal of wastes on the roads, in the water bodies, leads to land and water pollution. The harmful emissions from the human-made factories get released into the air, causing air pollution. It is sad to see that the developments made to benefit us are depleting our environment day after day. This is how humans affect their environment. ### 3. Climate Change One of the most significant human impacts on the environment is deforestation. Due to deforestation and pollution, there are significant changes in the weather conditions of a place. These changes when happening in a prolonged chain are known as climate change. Deforestation causes a delay in the arrival of monsoon and the purification of the air. With growing human settlements and industrialization, the level of harmful gases in the environment keeps increasing.   ### 4. Misuse of Natural Resources The misuse or over-exploitation of natural resources also has a human impact on the environment. It puts a lot of stress on the environment to re-create these natural resources. Not all natural resources can be re-created. Some of them like petroleum take thousands of years to get replenished.  ### 5. Erosion Another major human impact on the environment is brought by Erosion. The deforestation and littering of the soil make it more prone to erosion. Due to the uprooting of trees, the soil becomes loose and can easily be carried away by the air or floods. Erosion is also partially connected to climate change.  ### 6. How does Human Population Affect the Environment? The human population is largely responsible for the human impact on the environment. The question of how the human population affects the environment is very old. The human population is directly responsible for the changes in the environment. Here are a few factors that determine the effects of human activities on the environment. The increase in the human population causes overcrowding. With the increase in population, the demand for space, food, resources, and employment increases. This directly leads to the clearing of forests or deforestation.  The employment requirements of the people lead to an increase in industrialisation. Industrialization also demands deforestation. The wastes of the industries are dumped in the river beds or released into the air, which causes pollution. ### Important Facts of Human Impact on the Environment  Did you know that around 27,000 trees are cut every day to produce toilet paper rolls? Toilet paper rolls are used almost in every household. They are used and thrown into the garbage bags. So many trees are cut to satisfy human needs. Such is the impact of human activities on the environment. (Educational resource)