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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.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyHuman influences on ecosystemsCore content

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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

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Causes of Habitat Destruction

Habitat destruction happens due to various human activities. These include the need for more land for housing, agriculture, and livestock; extraction of natural resources; and pollution in freshwater and marine environments.

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    Identify two causes of habitat destruction related to land use.

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