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"Overpopulation is also becoming increasingly damaging to our ocean environment. Approximately two-thirds of the world’s population lives less than 100 miles from the seas and oceans. As demands for more housing and construction increases, this creates a direct impact on the coastal environment. Wetlands are dried and filled so more buildings can be constructed. Towns and cities create marine pollution and alter the freshwater runoff. This affects the salinity, cloudiness, and temperature of the coastal water. Acid rain refers to all types of precipitation; snow, rain, sleet, and fog, that is acidic in nature. Acid rain that falls into the ocean affects algae, plankton, and other aquatic life."
(2014). Ocean Stewards Make A Difference . Fairfax County POS. Fairfax County Public Schools.
(2014). Ocean Stewards Make A Difference . Fairfax County POS. Fairfax County Public Schools.
The images above are photos of the exact same area but the photo on the right displays the progression of a parking lot, lights and some additional man made objects.
Resources
Visit the National Geographic site to learn about overpopulation and explore the links to discover solutions to the problem. Explore the Negative Population Growth site to discover how overpopulation effects rivers, oceans, and other water resources. Be sure to find two good sources from FCPS's databases. |
Definitions, ideas, and concepts were adapted from a lessons and mini books located in the FCPS program of studies.