Effects of Land Use

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Objective

I can explain how different land use practices impact the environment and local ecosystems.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

5 questions

1

What are three major consequences of deforestation as discussed in the video?

2

Explain how the destruction of peat bogs contributes to global warming and the loss of biodiversity.

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Exit ticket

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Describe how deforestation affects carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and the biodiversity of local ecosystems. Explain the impact of draining peat bogs on global warming and the habitats of organisms living in those ecosystems.

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