Human Impact

1. The variety of living things in an environment, which can be reduced by pollution and habitat destruction.
3. increasing number of people living on the planet
4. The process of converting waste into reusable material to help reduce environmental impact.
6. The protection and careful management of natural resources to prevent their depletion.
10. Using resources in a way that does not deplete them and protects the environment for future generations.
12. Gases Gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat and contribute to global warming.
14. Science the study of human impact on the natural environment
15. Change A long-term shift in global or regional climate patterns, often linked to human activities.
16. The natural environment where an organism lives, which can be damaged or destroyed by human development.
20. The removal of trees and forests, often to make space for farming or development.
21. The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

2. The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth’s surface, often worsened by human activity.
5. Footprint The total amount of greenhouse gases released by human activities, usually measured in units of carbon dioxide.
7. Process of reusing materials to reduce waste
8. Fuels Energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas that come from the remains of ancient organisms and release greenhouse gases when burned.
9. billion total number of humans on Earth by 2050 (predicted)
11. hundred million Number of humans estimated to be on Earth 1,000 years ago
13. The growth of cities and the movement of people from rural areas to urban ones, often impacting local ecosystems.
14. billion Current approximate number of humans on Earth
17. Catching too many fish from an area, leading to population decline and ecosystem imbalance.
18. A resource that can be replaced naturally and is not depleted when used, like solar or wind energy.
19. Type of land use that occupies a significant space for food production