Describe the main threats to biodiversity (in the modern human era). What threat dominates? Explain the difference between habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation and habitat degradation.

Name the major terrestrial biomes in BC (e.g., temperate rainforest, boreal forest, alpine tundra, etc.). For each biome, describe the climate broadly (warm, mild or cold mean annual temperature? Low, med or high mean annual precipitation?) and geography (latitude, elevation, distance from coast and prevailing winds). Which biome do we live in in the Lower […]

Assess the validity of the hypothesis that sedimentary rocks (shale, sandstone, limestone) collectively represent the “weathering crust” on the continents. What additional sources or sinks are needed to adequately describe the redistribution of elements from the continental crust into different kinds of marine sediment?

Summarize the environmental concerns that Europe and Russia face. Are there any similarities in these issues? How can they learn from each other? Be sure to discuss a different environmental concern than your classmates, so that all issues will be addressed.

Describe specific benefits and challenges that come with increasing urbanization. Identify common environmental challenges in urban areas and explain the specific consequences these challenges have.