How Humans Change Ecosystems
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Objective
I can describe how human actions can affect local ecosystems.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Renewable resources can be replenished, while nonrenewable resources are used faster than they can be replaced.
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Deforestation, like the fires in the Amazon, can lead to higher temperatures, destroy animal habitats, and cause soil erosion.
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To prevent pollution problems like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, we can follow the guidelines: reduce, reuse, and recycle.
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Practice
7 questions
Name one way human actions can negatively affect a local ecosystem.
What is deforestation, and why is it harmful to the environment?
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Exit ticket
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“Name one human action discussed in the video and describe how it can negatively affect a local ecosystem.”
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