Sources of Damage Flashcards
1
Q
General sources of damage (3)
A
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Pollution
- Alien species invasion
2
Q
Specific sources of damage (7)
A
- Urbanization
- Overgrazing
- Logging
- Fire Suppression
- Damming
- Off-road vehicles
- Roads and utility corridors
3
Q
What are some examples of what specific sources of damage lead to?
A
- soil compaction
- soil erosion
- siltation
4
Q
Example of sediment damage caused by specific sources of damage
A
Sediment plume obscuring coral reefs
- caused by stream run-off from fields where soil is exposed
