EMS- Natural ecosystem and human activity, page 199
What is a habitat:
A habitat is the natural home or environment of a plant, animal, or other organism. It provides the organisms that live there with food, water, shelter and space to survive. Habitats consist of both biotic and abiotic factors.
There are three major causes of habitat loss and, therefore, species extinction. They are:
The drainage of wetlands: Wetland drainage is the process of removing water from wetlands, typically through human-made ditches, channels, or pumps, to convert wetland areas into dry land for agricultural, urban, or industrial use.
Intensive agriculture practices: Modern-day industrialized intensive agriculture uses large amounts of pesticides and fertilizers. These chemicals wreak havoc on ecosystems, polluting water and killing off important species such as bees and ladybugs.
Deforestation: Deforestation can lead to a direct loss of wildlife habitat, with the removal of trees and other types of vegetation reducing the available food, shelter, and breeding habitat for animals.
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What is habitat fragmentation, and how does it affect biodiversity?
How does urbanization lead to habitat loss?
What are some examples of species that have been affected by habitat loss?
How can habitat restoration help mitigate the effects of habitat loss?
What role do protected areas play in preventing habitat loss?
How does climate change exacerbate habitat loss?
How does deforestation contribute to habitat loss?