Human Impact on Ecosystems

Science

When Rain Is Acidic Due To Pollution.

Acid Rain

Acid Rain Simple Definition

Number And Variety Of Species Living In An Area.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity Simple Definition

The Increase In Concentration Of Harmful Substances In The Higher Levels Of A Food Chain.

Biological Magnification

Biological Magnification Simple Definition

The Careful Management And Use Of Resources.

Conservation

Conservation Simple Definition

The Process Of Clearing Forests.

Deforestation

Deforestation Simple Definition

The Variety Of Habitats, Communities, And Ecological Processes In An Area.

Ecosystem Diversity

Ecosystem Diversity Simple Definition

The Death Of All Members Of A Species.

Extinction

Extinction Simple Definition

The Variety Of Inheritable Characteristics Or Genes In An Interbreeding Population.

Genetic Diversity

Genetic Diversity Simple Definition

The Warming Of The Earth When The Atmosphere Traps Heat Like A Blanket.

Greenhouse Effect

Greenhouse Effect Simple Definition

The Breaking Of A Habitat Into Smaller, Isolated Pieces.

Habitat Fragmentation

Habitat Fragmentation Simple Definition

A Natural Resource That Is Consumed Faster Than It Can Be Created.

Nonrenewable Resource

Nonrenewable Resource Simple Definition

A Molecule Composed Of Three Oxygen Atoms, It Blocks UV Rays.

Ozone

Ozone Simple Definition

A Resource That Is Replaced By Nature More Quickly Than It Is Consumed.

Renewable Resource

Renewable Resource Simple Definition

Gray-brown Air Pollution Made Up Of Chemicals.

Smog

Smog Simple Definition

The Number Of Different Species In An Area.

Species Diversity

Species Diversity Simple Definition

Using Natural Resources At A Rate That Does Not Deplete Them.

Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development Simple Definition