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EARTH DAY Environmental issues
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Go to this web site and answer these questions about the environment - 15 points
http://www.earthtimes.org/
1. How is a coral reef formed?
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2. How are they impacted by a changing environment?
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3. What is desertification?
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4. What is the aim of the conservation movement?
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5. Name three things other than human activity that can affect the Earth’s climate.
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6. What is biodiversity?
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7. How many species have been categorized by science in the field of biodiversity?
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8. Name the four non-living physical components of an ecosystem.
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9. What is the most widespread cause of species endangerment?
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10. What percentage of the world’s land animals will become extinct within the next 50
years?
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11. Why has hydraulic fracturing become an environmental issue “hot potato”?
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12. What does this website suggest the new normal will be concerning global warming?
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Look at the images on the website below:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Plastic+Island+Pacific+Ocean&FORM=IQFRRS#x0y0
Find answers to Floating Plastic Island here:
http://boingboing.net/2007/10/22/floating-toxic-plast.html
13. How big is the Floating Plastic Island?
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14. What does it consist of?
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15. What is the estimated weight?
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Select one topic to research further. Write a 250 word summary of the environmental topic of
your choice. You should include your perspective on the topic, how it might affect your life, or
why it is of concern to you. You may submit your responses online. [email protected] or [email protected] 20 points
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