Asked by Savannah Grosse on Jun 23, 2024
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Allowing animals to overgraze land could lead to
A) desertification.
B) famine.
C) less land suitable for human habitation.
D) more rainwater runoff.
E) All of the answer choices describe consequences of overgrazing.
Desertification
describes the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Overgraze
The depletion of vegetation due to animals eating the plants more quickly than the plants can regenerate, leading to environmental degradation.
Rainwater Runoff
Water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the ground, potentially carrying pollutants to nearby streams, rivers, and lakes.
- Perceive the repercussions of human actions on the variety of species and the performance of ecosystem services.
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Learning Objectives
- Perceive the repercussions of human actions on the variety of species and the performance of ecosystem services.
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