Learning objective

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 of freshwater and marine environments (note: a detailed explanation of eutrophication is not necessary).

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Exam focus

Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceHuman influences on ecosystemsCore content

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This point belongs to Habitat destruction, especially Habitat destruction outcomes.
You need to be able to 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 of freshwater and marine environments (note: a detailed explanation of eutrophication is not necessary).
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Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

Key concepts

Describe

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