Description should include
- the impact of human development and activities (e.g., construction, agriculture, mining, timber harvesting) on wildlife
- overpopulation
- pollution
- fossil fuel mining and drilling
- deforestation
- effects on terrestrial, marine, and freshwater habitats
- conservation efforts to protect natural environments.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can human population growth affect wildlife habitat?
- What farming practices have affected wildlife habitat?
- What organizations support natural environments?
- What are consequences of leaving food out for wildlife?
- What are ecological benefits to not harvesting old growth forest?
- What human activities cause air, water, or land pollution?
- What are sources of water pollution (point and non-point sources)?
- How do pesticides and fertilizers affect wildlife habitat?
- What is the edge effect? How does it influence wildlife range and population?