Why are scientists concerned about the loss of species as a result of human activities? why would the extinction of other species negatively affect human society?

How does land development destroy ecosystems? it increases human carrying capacity too rapidly. it converts them into residential or agricultural areas. it forces humans to import non-native plants and animals. it expands the natural range of native wildlife species.

Which of the following are causes of coastal erosion? check all that apply. beach grasses and other plants trap windblown sand. wave action carves away the coastline. groundwater under pressure is forced to earth’s surface. artificial structures stop the natural flow of sand along the coast. underground caves collapse as bedrock is dissolved.

In 1992, hurricane andrew left a wake of destruction through florida. one victim of the storm was a reptile-breeding facility. over 900 burmese pythons were set free, and today thousands of pythons live in florida. these pythons are an invasive species, or a harmful species not native to the region. 1. what impacts do you think the burmese pythons might have on local ecosystems