Human Impact on Ecosystems

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What is the impact of increased industrialization on available habitats?

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Increased industrialization will most likely decrease available habitats.

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What is biomagnification?

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Biomagnification is the process where toxins accumulate in the tissues of organisms as they pass through a food chain or web.

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Why is human impact on the environment often more dramatic than that of other living things?

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Humans have a greater ability to alter the environment.

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What are pollutants?

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Pollutants are materials that harm the environment, such as pesticides and sewage.

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What is a good conservation practice for renewable resources?

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Planting one tree for every tree cut down is an example of a good conservation practice for renewable resources.

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Define ecological succession.

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is the process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and supporting new plant growth.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished within a human timescale, such as fossil fuels.