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ECO Human Impacts

TermDefinition
climate change Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, trapping heat, causing rising temperatures, sea levels, and extreme weather.
deforestation Clearing forests for farming, logging, and development destroys habitats, reduces carbon absorption, and causes soil erosion.
acid rain A harmful rain that is caused by pollution and has a low pH level
fossil fuels fuels formed long ago from the remains of plants and animals
pollution Releasing harmful substances into air (smog, greenhouse gases), water (chemicals, waste), and soil, damaging ecosystems and human health.
overharvesting & overconsumption Excessive fishing, hunting, and use of resources deplete natural stocks.
biodiversity loss Accelerating extinction rates of plants and animals.
habitat destruction & land use Converting natural areas for cities, farms, and infrastructure fragments ecosystems, leading to species loss.
water scarcity Depleting freshwater sources and polluting existing ones.
waste generation Producing enormous amounts of household, industrial, and electronic waste that can contaminate environments.
*greenhouse effect the natural process where gases in Earth’s atmosphere—such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor—trap heat from the sun, preventing it from escaping into space.
Created by: E202019
 

 



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