Essential Idea
We can measure the influence that environmental gradients and/or human activities have on systems.
This information is helpful when trying to minimize the negative environmental impact of our large-scale development projects.
Assessment Statements
2.7.1 Describe and evaluate methods for measuring changes in abiotic and biotic components of an ecosystem along an environmental gradient.
2.7.2 Describe and evaluate methods for measuring changes in abiotic and biotic components of an ecosystem due to a specific human activity.
2.7.3 Describe and evaluate the use of environmental impact assessments.
Key Vocabulary
Environmental gradient
Human activity
Environmental impact assessment
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