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Ecology
Man's Impact and Positive Impact on Ecosystem
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |