How does coal combustion affect aquatic organisms? Describe the steps, and the spheres (or systems, or media) involved. What factors influence the effects?
The organizational structure of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Describe the organizational structure of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
How electricity production, transmission & marketing is regulated by federal and state agencies.
How electricity production, transmission & marketing is regulated by federal and state agencies. You may answer in outline format, bullets, essay or any method that you prefer and that enables you to get a lot of information into a short time frame.
Misunderstanding about fossil fuels
Explain the fundamental misunderstanding about fossil fuels that is embedded in this recent quote: "If extinction is happening at a greater rate now, why is our supply of fossil fuels decreasing?" (Rep. Steve Pearce - R, New Mexico - at a hearing on the Endangered Species Act, 6/16/05) Compare and contrast the following terms ...continues
Compare and contrast the designations of threatened, endangered, and extinct species. Describe three human causes of species endangerment and/or extinction. Identify and discuss four ways in which forest trees are currently harvested. Which method is the most ecologically sound, and why? Which method is the most economical? ...continues
Ecosystem Services - Biodiversity
What are ecosystem services? How would you respond to the critic who says, "Forests are only good for providing timber"? Support your answer with examples of at least four different ecosystem services offered by forests. Define genetic diversity and explain the importance of genetic diversity for crop plants and livestock. I ...continues
Compare and contrast the practices of preservation and conservation as they relate to the maintenance of ecosystems. Discuss the concept of “natural regulation." Use examples of these practices from your local area (e.g., natural swings in sizes of animal populations, natural occurrence of grassland and forest fires, and natural ...continues
You are taking this course online. What are the ENVIRONMENTAL benefits and drawbacks of online vs conventional education?
Describe the provisions of an environmental treaty in which the US is a signatory
The U.S. has entered into scores of legally-binding treaties with other nations to curb pollution, protect natural resources or regulate the international flow of energy and energy resources. Please select a treaty to which the U.S. is a signatory and describe its key provisions.
Discuss the major components of the hydrologic cycle and identify the processes involved in the transfer or exchange of water from one reservoir to another. In the correct context, use the following vocabulary in your discussion: watershed, transpiration, percolate, runoff, precipitation, groundwater, evaporation, estuary. H ...continues
