Biology-19 Human Influences

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What is the environment?

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Everything around you, including living and non-living things.

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What is over-exploitation of resources?

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The excessive use of natural resources that can harm the environment and its organisms.

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What is monoculture?

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A farming practice where only one type of crop is grown in a given area.

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What is reforestation?

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The process of planting trees to replace those that have been cut down.

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What is species extinction?

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The permanent loss of a species from the planet.

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What are the main causes of species extinction?

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Human activities such as habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change.

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What is habitat loss?

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The destruction or alteration of the natural environment where organisms live.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms in an ecosystem.

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What is conservation?

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The protection and management of natural resources to prevent their depletion.

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What is pollution?

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The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.