Question

what matter changes have occurred in the environment as a result of human activity? several sub - questions are provided to help structure your thinking. focus on what we figured out before we started talking about berms. unit gotta - have - it checklist items

Explanation:

The question is about environmental changes due to human activity, which falls under Environmental Sciences (a subfield of Natural Science). Key changes include climate change (global warming), deforestation, pollution (air, water, soil), loss of biodiversity, ocean acidification, and land degradation. Human activities like burning fossil fuels, industrialization, agriculture, and urbanization drive these changes.

Answer:

Examples of matter changes in the environment due to human activity include: 1. Climate change (global warming) from greenhouse gas emissions (fossil fuel burning, deforestation). 2. Deforestation (removal of forests, altering ecosystems, reducing carbon sinks). 3. Pollution (air pollution with particulate matter, NOx, SOx; water pollution with chemicals, plastics; soil pollution with heavy metals, pesticides). 4. Loss of biodiversity (extinction of species due to habitat destruction, overexploitation). 5. Ocean acidification (CO₂ absorption by oceans, lowering pH, harming marine life). 6. Land degradation (desertification, soil erosion from unsustainable farming, mining).