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Human Impacts on Ecosystems

Rachel Johnson [Staff]

Created on May 3, 2023

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Human impacts

On Ecosystems

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Human impacts on ecosystems

Biosphere
Lithosphere

Explore the impacts of chemicals on animal extinction

Explore the impacts of agriculture on our ecosystems

Atmosphere
hydrosphere

Explore the impacts of acid rain on our ecosystems

Explore the impacts of micro-plastics on aquatic wildlife

Biosphere

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), a commonly used pesticide before 1972, was largely responsible for the almost extinction of the bald eagle. Click on the + button to access the instructions for this choice!

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lithosphere

Regenerative agriculture practices are geared towards reversing the negative impacts of humans on our ecosystems. Click on the + button to access the instructions for this choice!

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atmosphere

Acid rain is a result of human activities that pollute our atmosphere, which, in turn, impacts our ecosystems. Click on the + button to access the instructions for this choice!

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Agricultural use of fertilizers is threatening our aquatic ecosystems, due to eutrophication. Click on the + button to access the instructions for this choice!

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