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Chapter 3

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

BiodiversTy

The variety of life in an ecosystem

What reduces biodiversity

Pollution, habitat loss, and over-population

Threatened species

If a species is likely to become extinct in the near future

Endangered species

A species in danger of becoming extinct

Habitat loss

The building of boat docks, roads, and shopping centers

Divided habitats

When roads, cities, or farms cut through a habitat

Introduced species

Species that moves into an ecosystem as a result of human actions

Water/air pollution

  • Fossil fuels that are released into the atmospher
  • Oil and other fuels released into the water

Global warming

  • Carbon dioxide is released when wood, coal, gas, or any other fuel is burned