Human activities that degrade ecosystems result in a loss of diversity of the living and nonliving environment.
Two ways in which humans frequently harm ecosystems and affect other organisms is through land use and pollution.
How does pollution cause a reduction in biodiversity?
A.
It causes herbivores to become carnivorous.
B.
It provides a more hospitable living environment.
C.
It changes the chemical composition of the air, soil, and water.
D.
It causes all the natural Earth cycles to stop.
