Impact of extraction refers to the environmental consequences resulting from removing natural resources from Earth's crust or other sources.
Picture Earth as a giant chocolate cake. When we extract resources like minerals and fossil fuels, it's like taking slices out of the cake. However, this extraction process often leaves behind crumbs (environmental damage) that affect the overall integrity and taste (ecosystem health) of the cake.
Deforestation: The clearing or removal of trees and vegetation from a forested area.
Mining: The process of extracting minerals or other geological materials from the Earth.
Ecosystem Disruption: The disturbance or alteration of an ecosystem's structure and function due to human activities.
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