Human Influence and Interactions
Human Influence and Interactions
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Hydrosphere
Drinking Water, Electrity, Shipping Routes
Atmosphere
Travel and Commercial Gases
Some consequences of human impacts are not felt immediately but only appear much later, after the activity has continued for many years.
Some consequences of human impacts are not felt immediately but only appear much later, after the activity has continued for many years.
Excessive carbon dioxide (CO2) is released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels causing disruptions in the 3 other spheres.
Excessive carbon dioxide (CO2) is released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels causing disruptions in the 3 other spheres.
CO2 and other gases/minerals are a normal part of the environment, but can contribute to global damage when overused.
CO2 and other gases/minerals are a normal part of the environment, but can contribute to global damage when overused.
Examples of Interactions
Examples of Interactions
Smog from buring fuels causes illness for animals and people
Mining for fuels disturbs the soil
Coal ash and oil spills reduce the quality of air
Excessive CO2 makes seas and rain acidic
Scenario
Scenario
Which sphere is affected by soil erosion?
Which sphere is affected by soil erosion?
Geosphere!
Which sphere is affected by contaimated (dirty or polluted) water?
Which sphere is affected by contaimated (dirty or polluted) water?
Hydrosphere!
Which sphere is affected by CO2?
Which sphere is affected by CO2?
Atmosphere
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