
Human Impact on Ecosystems
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Science, Biology
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8th - 10th Grade
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Ann Verderber
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Human Impact on Ecosystems
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Humans can cause harm to ecosystems by
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Ecosystems around the world are under threats caused by humans:
Climate change
Human Population growth
Invasisve species
Air, Water, Soil Pollution & Toxins
Development
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Impacts on Ecosystems
Competition for resources
Deforestation/ Habitat loss
Habitat Fragmentation
Acidification of Freshwater
Ozone Depletion
Bioaccumulation/ Biomagnification
Ecosystem degradation- oil spills
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Ecosystems have amazing natural resources that are limited
Huge pressure on limited resources
Humans can outcompete for their own ends
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Hoover Dam on the Colorado River
Over 35 million people get their drinking water from this system- Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix
Supports agriculture throughout California
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Development Trade- Offs
Downstream: Reduced Biodiversity, poor water quality, decreased fish population
Dam: blocked fish migration, hazard from agreing dam
Rervoir: disrupts communities, contributes to global warming, contributes to earthquakes
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