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Wetland Drainage for Southern Sugarcane and Crop Farming

Agricultural Impacts on Ecosystems and Habitats

4th Grade·Social Studies·US-MD-SS

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Examine how draining wetlands in the Florida Everglades and Mississippi Delta for commercial crops disrupted natural flood control and wildlife habitats.

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Agricultural Impacts on Ecosystems and Habitats

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-MD-SS

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Analyze how livestock grazing, chemical application, and land-use changes affect wildlife habitats, pollinators, and regional biodiversity.

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6/7.1.5.aMaryland Social Studies Standards · 4th Grade

Analyzing the regional impact of agriculture, industry, and transportation on the environment in the United States.