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Ecology
Man's Impact and Positive Impact on Ecosystem
Question | Answer |
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Population Growth | increase in number of species or organisms |
Urbanization | the movement of population to cities |
Overfarming | when land is repeatedly used for farming...NO BREAK |
Overgrazing | livestock repeatedly graze on land to where there is no vegetation left |
Overhunting | excessie hunting on a species |
Pesticides | chemicals that kill organisms |
Importing Foreign Species | introduction of new species to an area |
Manufacturing Biodegradable Products | products that break down naturally |
Recycling | process of reusing materials rather than throwing out |
Constructng Sewage Treatment Plants | cleansing public water |
Legislating Laws | making laws |
Using Soil Conservation Practices | Preserving soil |
Using biological pest controls | pest control instead of chemicals |
Reforestation | a program that plants seeds or seedlings to replace trees |
Using Mass transit | using public transportation |