Human Alterations To Biomes
Human Alterations To Biomes
Human Alterations To Biomes
IMPACTS OF
HUMAN
ALTERATIONS TO
BIOMES
INTRODUCTION
There are advantages and disadvantages to
human alterations of a biome.
❖ Drainage or clearing of vegetation supplies land for agriculture, housing and roads.
❖ Small-scale (intensive) farming provides food and supplies for families and communities.
❖ The profits from selling natural resources (such as mineral deposits or raw
materials such as wood) can be used for infrastructure such as hospitals and schools.
DISADVANTAGES OF HUMAN
ALTERATIONS OF A BIOME
Unfortunately, for every benefit of a human alteration to
a biome, there is a cost. The disadvantages of altering a
biome include:
❖Land clearance or drainage to allow for the
construction of farms, roads and mines can cause
erosion and deforestation.
2. Imagine you are at a local government meeting to discuss the drainage of a local
wetland in your area. Identify the different groups of people you might see at this
meeting and what their perspective would be on the advantages and disadvantages.
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