Science Common Sense

1180 - How do human activities affect the environment.

Human activities can affect the environment in many ways, some good and some bad. Here are a few examples:

1. Pollution: When we use cars, factories, and other machines, they release bad things into the air, water, and soil, making it hard for plants and animals to live.
2. Deforestation: When we cut down trees to build houses or cities, it can hurt animals that live in those forests and make the air we breathe worse.
3. Waste: When we throw away plastic, paper, and other things, they can end up in oceans, rivers, and parks, harming animals and making the environment dirty.
4. Climate Change: When we burn fossil fuels, like coal, oil, and gas, it makes the Earth get warmer, causing problems like super-strong storms and rising sea levels.
5. Overfishing: When we catch too many fish, it can hurt the ocean's ecosystem and make it hard for fish to survive.

But we can all help by:

• Using less energy and water
• Planting trees and taking care of forests
• Recycling and throwing away trash properly
• Using eco-friendly things like reusable bags and water bottles
• Reducing our use of fossil fuels

Every small action we take can help make the environment a better place.