Natural Forces and Human Impact on Environments
8th Grade · Science · 45 min· C1.1 Assess The Effects Of The Action Of Forces From Natural Phenomena On Natural And Built Environments, And Identify Ways In Which Human Activities Can Reduce Or Enhance These Effects
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Learning Objective
I can assess how natural forces change environments and how humans affect these changes.
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Ecosystems give us important services like filtering water, pollinating plants, and regulating the climate.
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Deforestation, or cutting down forests, can lead to erosion, changes in water quality, and even desertification.
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Introducing nonnative species and overharvesting resources are direct ways humans negatively affect biodiversity.
