23. All of us individually are
responsible for it. !
24. Impact of Humans on Environment
• Human activities
often lead to
degradation of the
environment, includi
ng:
• Pollution -
land, freshwater
creeks and
rivers, seas and
oceans, and air
25. Impact of Humans on Environment
• Deforestation - is
the removal of a
forest or stand of
trees where the
land is thereafter
converted to a non-
forest use.
Examples:
farms, ranches, or
urban use.
26. Impact of Humans on Environment
• Endangerment and
Extinction - of flora
and fauna species
• Destruction of
Habitats
27. Impact of Humans on Environment
• Soil erosion -
Increased erosion of
land as a result of
mining or
agricultural
activities
28. Fortunately, man
is learning that
there are
activities he can
undertake to
improve land he
has already
degraded.