How do humans harm the environment by modifying it - Social Science - Environment

Question

How do humans harm the environment by modifying it?

Madhumita Das · Accepted Answer

Humans harm the environment by modifying it if they harm the
ecological balance Different parts of the environment are in
balance with each other For example, the number of trees in forests
determine the number of herbivores which depends the number of
carnivores If humans cut an excessive number of trees, that
destroys the ecological balance of the forest and disrupts the food
chain Similarly, excessive deforestation can lead to greater soil
erosion as trees are necessary to hold the soil together