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Environmental Changes

Definition

Alterations or modifications to natural systems or landscapes due to human activities or natural processes.

Analogy

Environmental changes are like rearranging furniture in a room. Just as moving furniture can transform how a room looks and functions, environmental changes can drastically alter ecosystems and impact various aspects of our lives.

Related terms

Deforestation: The process of clearing forests for agricultural use, logging, or urban development which leads to habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, increased carbon dioxide levels, and soil erosion.

Climate Change: Long-term shifts in weather patterns worldwide primarily caused by human activities releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. It results in rising global temperatures, sea-level rise, extreme weather events like hurricanes or heatwaves.

Desertification: The gradual degradation of once fertile land into desert-like conditions due to factors such as overgrazing livestock animals or improper agricultural practices. It leads to loss of arable land, reduced biodiversity, and increased desert expansion.