What actions by humans prevent ecosystems from fulfilling regulatory functions?

What are the differences between deforestation and degradation in forests?

For the first question, altering land/habitats, modifying ecosystems - change the biogeochemical cycle. A list would be; Agriculture, Deforestation, Overpopulation, Plastic Production, Production of black carbon.

Secondly, the differences between deforestation & degradation is that deforestation is when forests is converted yo non-forest uses- for example, turning forest land into agriculture or roads. Degradation happens when forests lose their capacity abilities to provide goods for the nature & us humans.

Explanation: 1. These affect the ecosystem because in order for humans to survive, they use natural resources from ecosystems that harms them.

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