Combined Science GCSE
Human impact on ecosystems
What Human impact on ecosystems means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Human impact on ecosystems
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Positive and negative human interactions with an ecosystem, such as deforestation or replanting woodland, and their effect on biodiversity.
Topics that use Human impact on ecosystems
- Maintaining biodiversity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biodiversity
- Breeding programme
- Conservation programmes
- Conservation strategies
- Field margin
- Habitat loss and restoration
- Hedgerow
- Human impact on the environment
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