IB ESS — Topic 2.6

Human impact on ecosystems (to redistribute to Topics 3 & 6)

Topic 2.6 investigates how human activities disrupt ecological systems, covering pollution, habitat destruction, overexploitation, and invasive species. Students evaluate specific case studies and assess the effectiveness of strategies to reduce human impact on ecosystems.

Sub-topics in Topic 2.6

2.6.1Human impact on ecosystems2.6.2Habitat destruction & fragmentation2.6.3Overexploitation2.6.4Pollution2.6.5Invasive species2.6.6Climate change2.6.7How humans change energy and matter2.6.8Human impacts

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