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Habitat destruction
Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species present in a specific area.
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CambridgeIGCSEBiologyHuman influences on ecosystems
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- Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species present in a specific area.
- Identify the causes of habitat destruction, which include: (a) the need for more land for housing, agriculture, and livestock (b) the extraction of natural resources (c) pollution in freshwater and marine environments.
- Recognize that human activities can disrupt food webs and food chains, leading to negative effects on habitats.
- Discuss the negative consequences of deforestation as a form of habitat destruction, including: decreased biodiversity, species extinction, soil degradation, increased flooding, and higher carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
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