Biodiversity Loss and Human Impact
Learning Objective
I can explain how human activities contribute to the loss of biodiversity.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Biodiversity includes all the different kinds of life, including animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, in a given area, and is essential for processes that support life.
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Habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, and habitat degradation are major threats to biodiversity, often caused by human activities such as land conversion, pollution, and invasive species.
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Climate change and acid rain are degradative phenomena that disrupt ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, and threaten wildlife by altering habitats and food webs.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe three human activities that contribute to the loss of biodiversity, and explain how each activity impacts ecosystems.”
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