Environmental Change
Definition
Environmental change refers to any alteration or modification that occurs within the natural environment as a result of natural processes or human activities.
Analogy
Think about redecorating your bedroom. When you rearrange furniture, add new decorations, or repaint the walls, you are causing an environmental change within your personal space.
Related terms
Climate Change: Long-term alterations in temperature patterns and weather conditions caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
Deforestation: The clearing or removal of trees from forests leading to significant changes in ecosystems.
Urbanization: The process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in cities and urban areas resulting in various environmental changes.
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