Asked by Gekayla Alexander on May 26, 2024
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Describe the human impact on two aquatic ecosystems. How have these alterations impacted these ecosystems?
Aquatic Ecosystems
Water-based environments—including oceans, lakes, rivers, and wetlands—that support a diverse range of life through complex interrelationships.
- Examine the effects of human activities on various ecosystems and biomes.
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Geovanny EspinosaMay 26, 2024
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Concepts to Consider:
Flowing-water ecosystems: water pollution and damming adversely affect these systems.
Standing-water ecosystems: increased nutrients supplied by humans stimulate algal growth, resulting in enriched ponds and lakes.
Wetlands/estuaries: agriculture, pollution and land development all threaten these ecosystems.
Marine ecosystems: pollution, coastal development, offshore mining and oil drilling, and overfishing all threaten these systems.
Flowing-water ecosystems: water pollution and damming adversely affect these systems.
Standing-water ecosystems: increased nutrients supplied by humans stimulate algal growth, resulting in enriched ponds and lakes.
Wetlands/estuaries: agriculture, pollution and land development all threaten these ecosystems.
Marine ecosystems: pollution, coastal development, offshore mining and oil drilling, and overfishing all threaten these systems.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the effects of human activities on various ecosystems and biomes.