Biology A-Level
Effects of human activities on ecosystems
What Effects of human activities on ecosystems means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Effects of human activities on ecosystems
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Activities such as deforestation, overfishing, pollution, urbanisation and intensive agriculture can reduce biodiversity, degrade habitats and deplete resources.
Topics that use Effects of human activities on ecosystems
- Populations and sustainability (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Biodiversity and ecosystem function
- Births, deaths, immigration and emigration
- Classifying management examples
- Conservation
- Ecosystem management techniques
- interspecific competition
- Management strategies such as quotas and protected areas
- mutualism
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