Effects of Human Activities on Land

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Learning Objective

I can explain how human activities, like farming and urban development, affect the land and its ecosystems.

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe how urban development can lead to habitat destruction and its potential effects on local wildlife. Explain how farming practices might contribute to pollution and the consequences this pollution can have on nearby ecosystems.

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