A human community living near a forest gathers firewood to burn for cooking and heating. What would be one positive and one negative effect of gathering large amounts of firewood resources? A human community removes native trees from a rainforest in order to plant palm trees for palm oil. What are three possible negative outcomes […]
Electronics contain many common and rare metals. These metals are mined from a variety of places around the world. a. What are two possible ways in which mining metals affect the environment? b. How could recycling electronics prevent some of the negative effects of mining metals? c. Many electronics are shipped overseas for recycling. The […]
The National Park Service Organic Act was signed into law in 1916. How did this act affect the management of parks across the United States? How did this act affect national parks ecologically? What types of educational opportunities arose from this act?
The Endangered Species Act became law in the United States in 1973. What are three actions related to endangered species that are illegal according to this act? What are the two goals of the Endangered Species Act?
The Antarctic Treaty System is an international treaty. Answer the following questions. a. Name three ways the Antarctic Treaty System promotes scientific knowledge of the continent of Antarctica. b. Is it reasonable to call Antarctica a common resource under the Antarctic Treaty System? Explain your answer.
The Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol are focused on Earth’s atmosphere. Describe the international action required by the Montreal Protocol and the ultimate goal of this treaty. What are two ways the Kyoto Protocol and the Montreal Protocol are similar, and what is one way they are different?
Many international treaties and protocols aim to protect biodiversity around the world. Describe two ways the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) helps to protect species. Describe The Ramsar Convention promotes international cooperation for the conservation of wetlands. What are two reasons that international management might be appropriate for wetlands? What are the […]
Discuss the value of studying the natural sciences for everyone, not just scientists. Why might it be important for individuals and society to understand the science related to current events and contemporary issues? Consider a recent event, either in your personal life or in the news. In a few sentences, describe how basic knowledge of […]
Calculate the absorbed dose of trichloroethylene in a 100-kg individual who drinks 3 liters per day of water contaminated with trichloroethylene at 10 μg per liter, assuming 100% absorption of the chemical.
How is epidemiology used in the development of health policy? Specifically focus on prevention policies (COVID-19), risk assessment, and health policy law and ethics. What are some major ethical and professional issues facing epidemiology and public health?
