Human impact on environments
Science · Ecosystems & Habitats · language
Use vocabulary for human impact on the environment — pollution, habitat destruction, deforestation, biodiversity, conservation, renewable energy, non-renewable energy, fossil fuel, carbon footprint, sustainability, endangered, extinct — and apply these when discussing environmental issues and human choices
What mastery looks like
- Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable energy sources using the correct terms and give examples of each
- Use 'biodiversity' and 'conservation' correctly in discussing why protecting habitats matters
- Apply 'carbon footprint' and 'sustainability' correctly in a discussion about everyday human choices
Check your understanding
Can Human impact on environments explain what a carbon footprint is — not just that it's about pollution, but what it actually measures?
Prerequisites
None — this is a foundational concept.