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	The impacts of humans on the environment.
Observations	The image set shows several examples of the impacts humans have on the environment through exploitation and use.
Explanations	Humans are a major part of many ecosystems. However, it is important to understand that our use of the environment has many negative impacts such as pollution, acid rain, global warming, and other effects.
California Standards	Know organisms depend on their environments Ecosystems
National Standards	Organisms interact with their environments How to distinguish between natural and man-made objects Changes in environments Populations and ecosystems
Related NSF Exemplary Curriculum	Environments Habitats Ecosystems Investigating ecosystems
Related Records	Algal bloom in a lake in Tennessee Aerial view of a city The effect of acid rain on a leaf Dead fish in a pond A dam in the middle of a river Smog in the horizon Thousands of cars on the freeway Power plant releasing smoke The effects of acid rain on a stream in the forest Polluting substance draining directly into a river Sedimentation in the Little Colorado River Trash
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Authors	Katie Hale khale92807@aol.com Student, Biological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton
Publisher	California State University, Fullerton Jan 12 2007

This material is based upon work that was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0127164 to California State University Fullerton. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.