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Introduction of Exotic Species Human Impacts Global warming Acid Rain Introduction of Exotic Species Habitat Destruction Overharvesting

Global Warming How is this problem created?

Effects

Global Warming vs. Greenhouse Effect The_______________ effect is the natural process that is unique to our planet This process makes our planet ________ enough to ____________________ The problem with global warming is too ________ greenhouse gases are being unnaturally produced by _____________

Acid Rain Damages ______________ Releases toxic substances from soil compounds that are taken up by plant _____________ ____________of soil and streams, lakes, and rivers which also affects ____________________

How is it formed?

Leaf damage

Introduction of Exotic Species Introducing __________________ plants or animals into new habitats What’s wrong with that?

The Snakehead

Habitat destruction http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/mussel/carolheel.html http://www.wcnc.com/news/countybycounty-union/stories/wcnc-ad-6_30_06-mussel.11b3619d.html

Over-harvesting Taking too many ________________ from a particular __________ May lead to ___________