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Causes of Environmental Change

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Causes of Environmental Changes

Environmental changes can come about for many different reasons, including:

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Seasons

  • Many countries have rainy and dry seasons.
  • The difference in temperature between winter and summer drives birds on worldwide migrations.
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Humans

  • Through the burning of fossil fuels, humans increase the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases.
  • People can change water availability through the building of large dams. The pollution of water sources can make them toxic to wildlife.
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Geological activity

  • Volcanic eruptions change the composition of atmospheric gases.
  • Storms and droughts change the availability of water.

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