5. Which actions are an example of man's Indirect Impact on an ecosystem? Select all that apply. O overharvesting bluefin tuna O introducing an invasive speciles O burning fossil fuels O fertilizing fields near a stream

5. Which actions are an example of man's Indirect Impact on an ecosystem? Select all that apply. O overharvesting bluefin tuna O introducing an invasive speciles O burning fossil fuels O fertilizing fields near a stream

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter54: Ecosystems And Global Change

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5. Which actions are an example of man's Indirect Impact on an ecosystem? Select all that apply.
O overharvesting bluefin tuna
O Introducing an Invasive species
O burning fossil fuels
O fertilizing fields near a stream
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