A Changing Landscape Learning Objectives Describe human activities

A Changing Landscape

Learning Objectives § Describe human activities that can affect the biosphere. § Describe the relationship between resource use and sustainable development.

Vocabulary 1. 2. 3. 4. Monoculture Renewable resource Nonrenewable resource Sustainable development

The Effect of Human Activity Environmental changes impact Hawaii’s ecosystem: • seafood • water • food

Living on Island Earth Humans rely on natural resources and healthy ecosystems. • Earth is an island of life. • Human activities change Earth.

Agriculture Monoculture involves planting large areas with a single highly productive crop year after year.

Development and Industrial Growth Dense human communities produce large amounts of wastes. Energy is required to produce and power modern conveniences.

Ecosystem Goods and Services Healthy ecosystems provide many goods and services such as breathable air and drinkable water.

Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources A renewable resource can be produced or replaced. A nonrenewable resource cannot be replenished by natural processes within a reasonable time.

Sustainable Resource Use Sustainable development provides for human needs while preserving the ecosystems that produce natural resources.

Overview • Human activities ch ange the quality of Earth’s natural resources. • Sustainable development des for human needs while preserving ecosystems. provi

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