The ecological impact
Example: Ecological impact shows effects of human activity on ecosystems
Definition
"The ecological impact" refers to the effect that human activities or natural events have on the environment, particularly on ecosystems, influencing factors such as biodiversity, natural resources, and habitat quality.
Etymology
The phrase "the ecological impact" combines "ecological," derived from the Greek 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'environment' and 'logos' meaning 'study,' with "impact," from Latin 'impactus,' meaning 'a striking against.' Together, they describe the consequences or effects on the environment. Did you know? The term 'ecology' was coined in the 19th century by German biologist Ernst Haeckel.
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"The ecological impact" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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