Local and Global Issues that contributed to Species Extinction

Question 1

is the purposeful clearing of forested land.

Answer 1

Deforestation

Question 2

•The introduction of harmful materials into the environment.
•These harmful materials are called pollutants.

Answer 2

Pollution

Question 3

• A major Problem in lakes, rivers and ponds is EUTROPHICATION

Answer 3

Water pollution

Question 4

Is the process by which body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients that stimulate growth of aquatic plant, life resulting in the depletion of dissolved oxygen.

Answer 4

Eutrophication

Question 5

Harmful pollutants found in air

Answer 5

Air pollution

Question 6

• overcrowded landfills
• garbage dumps
• use of chemicals
• construction or demolition waste
•nuclear waste

Answer 6

Land pollution

Question 7

is the widespread degradation and depletion of various natural resources in coastal areas due to human activities

Answer 7

Destruction of coastal resources