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Yes, human activities have significantly artificialized natural landscapes through urbanization, agriculture, deforestation, and infrastructure development. This process, known as anthropization, converts pristine environments into human-modified ones, often reducing biodiversity and altering ecosystems irreversibly.Examples include turning forests into farmlands, building dams that create artificial lakes, and expanding cities that seal soil under concrete.While some modifications support human needs, they accelerate habitat loss and environmental homogenization.earth.org
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