How Humans Change Ecosystems
4th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe how human actions can affect local ecosystems.
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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.
