Changes to Ecosystems

If humans cleared a forest to build homes, we would expect _____________.

• fewer tree-dwelling animals
• increased insect populations
• more development of soil
• more frequent thunderstorms

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

too many of the same organism in one area

• native species

• overpopulation

• invasive species

• restore (restoration)

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

type of organisms that normally live in a particular ecosystem

• overpopulation

• invasive species

• native species

• impact

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

organisms that entered a new ecosystem and multiplied, hurting native species and their habitats

• overpopulation

• inpact

• restore (restoration)

• Invasive species

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

trees are cut down in large numbers to clear the land; this can lead to erosion and loss of soil

• impact

• restore (restoration)

• deforestation (clear cutting)

• invasive species

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

an effect or result

• deforestation (clear cutting)

• impact

• thrive

• habitat

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

to disturb or cause damage

• global warming

• habitat

• thrive

• disrupt

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

to grow and survive

• disrupt

• habitat

• thrive

• global warming

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Place where an organism lives, organisms' home

• habitat

• overgraze

• thrive

• global warming

Tags

NGSS.3-LS4-3

problem that occurs when grazing animals like cattle and sheep eat too much vegetation (grass)

• habitat

• overgraze

• thrive

• global warming

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4