Human activities have a big effect on how animal and plant populations grow and change. Here are some ways we impact nature:
Habitat Destruction: About 80% of forests are cut down for farming. This means animals lose their homes, and fewer species can live there.
Pollution: Water pollution affects more than 1.8 billion people around the world. It harms animals that live in water and makes fish numbers go down.
Overexploitation: Overfishing means that there are 50% fewer fish than there were in 1970. This is bad for the ocean and the different types of fish that live there.
Invasive Species: When new species are brought to a place, they can harm local plants and animals. In fact, 42% of the species in danger in the U.S. are affected by these newcomers.
Carrying Capacity: Changes made by humans can reduce how many animals and plants an area can support. This can lead to big drops in population or even extinction.
Understanding these impacts is important for protecting our environment and all the living things around us.
Human activities have a big effect on how animal and plant populations grow and change. Here are some ways we impact nature:
Habitat Destruction: About 80% of forests are cut down for farming. This means animals lose their homes, and fewer species can live there.
Pollution: Water pollution affects more than 1.8 billion people around the world. It harms animals that live in water and makes fish numbers go down.
Overexploitation: Overfishing means that there are 50% fewer fish than there were in 1970. This is bad for the ocean and the different types of fish that live there.
Invasive Species: When new species are brought to a place, they can harm local plants and animals. In fact, 42% of the species in danger in the U.S. are affected by these newcomers.
Carrying Capacity: Changes made by humans can reduce how many animals and plants an area can support. This can lead to big drops in population or even extinction.
Understanding these impacts is important for protecting our environment and all the living things around us.