Overview
Land cover change significantly impacts ecosystems, affecting biodiversity, climate, and the services ecosystems provide. Human activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and deforestation are primary drivers of these changes, leading to habitat loss and fragmentation. Understanding these impacts...
Key Terms
Example: A forest ecosystem includes trees, animals, and soil.
Example: Coral reefs have high biodiversity with many species of fish.
Example: The expansion of cities into surrounding farmland.
Example: Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest for cattle ranching.
Example: Roads dividing a forest into smaller sections.
Example: Crop rotation in agriculture.
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Key Concepts
Ecosystem ServicesBiodiversity LossClimate ChangeLand Use Planning