Light pollution + Disruption of Migratory Routes
How do industrial emissions pollute the air?
Factories and power plants pump out pollutants that can lead to smog, respiratory problems, and even contribute to climate change
The reduced amount of farmland can lead to what?
Farms that once provided food that made way for buildings increase our reliance on food being transported from further away, leading to more pollution
How do cities contribute to light pollution?
Billboards, streetlamps, buildings
What happens when waste isn't properly managed?
When waste isn't managed properly, it can end up in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Why does deforestation occur?
Especially in places like rainforests, large areas of trees are cleared to build homes, farms, and roads
What is desertification?
Desertification is when fertile land becomes a desert
How does light pollution have an impact on migration?
Bird that migrate during the night may have confusion from city lights and lose their way.
How can water be polluted?
water can be polluted by pesticides and fertilizers from washing off fields andhuman waste from poorly managed sewage systems
What role does deforestation have in climate change?
Trees store carbon, and when the trees are cut down the carbon is released into the atmosphere
What causes desertification?
Desertification is caused by unsustainable agricultural practices such as over-farming, overgrazing, and deforestation
What impact does the development of cities have on migratory routes?
The development of highways, cities, and other infrastructures block these routes.
What gases do vehicle emissions release?
Vehicle emissions from cars, trucks, and buses release harmful gases like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere.
What type of land gets eaten up by new developments
As cities expand, agricultural land gets eaten up by new developments
How do unsustainable agricultural practices contribute to desertification
These practices strip the oil of vital nutrients, making the growth of plants impossible. WIthout this growth, the soil dries up.
The blockage of migratory routes can lead to what?
Declines in population as they struggle to find food or breed
What are ways soil can be contaminated?
- Chemicals can be released into the ground when factories don't properly dispose of industrial byproducts
What does deforestation mean for humans and animals?
This means less trees to clear our air and habitat loss