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caused by humans: relating to or resulting from the influence that humans have on the natural world |
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maintaining ecological balance: exploiting natural resources without destroying the ecological balance of an area |
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non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
Invasive species can be plants, animals, and other organisms. Human actions are the primary means of invasive species introductions. |
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the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money or the state of being unable to access resources.Absolute poverty or destitution refers to the deprivation of basic human needs, which commonly includes food, water, sanitation, clothing, shelter, health care and education. Relative poverty is defined contextually as economic inequality in the location or society in which people live |
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