Combined Science GCSE
Human impact on the environment
What Human impact on the environment means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Human impact on the environment
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Activity such as deforestation, pollution and overfishing that reduces the variety of species and genetic variation, so conservation methods aim to keep populations viable and habitats intact.
Topics that use Human impact on the environment
- Maintaining biodiversity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biodiversity
- Breeding programme
- Conservation programmes
- Conservation strategies
- Field margin
- Habitat loss and restoration
- Hedgerow
- Human impact on ecosystems
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