Extreme weather is becoming more common due to climate change. a.) Climate change is predicted to lead to a warmer and wetter New England. How might these conditions be measured in terms of more extreme weather? In other words, how could these conditions be dangerous for humans and/or ecosystems? (4 points) b.) If …
Discharge is the volume of water moving down a stream or river per unit of time, commonly expressed in cubic feet per second. In general, river discharge is computed by multiplying the area of water in a channel cross section by the average velocity of the water in that cross section. a.) Explain the …
Biosphere 2 is an American Earth System Science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. a.) Given the 10% rule of trophic energy transfer, do you think the people in the Biosphere 2 were vegetarian, pescetarian, or omnivorious? Explain your answer. (4 points) b.) How did the people in Biosphere 2 obtain clean drinking water? …
Air pollutants are released into the troposphere where humans live and breathe and often react quickly so change throughout the day. a.) Why does nitrogen dioxide (NO2) (black line) peak in the morning (Figure A)? (2 pts) b.) Why does urban ozone (O3) concentration (red line) peak in the afternoon in Figure A? (2 …
What do you think are the responsibilities of the MNCs toward the global environment? Give some examples of MNC activities that run counter to the concepts of ecological interdependence and sustainability.
what is the major trend in global temperature data and what is causing this trend to occur?
what is the major trend in global temperature data and what is causing this trend to occur?
what is the major trend in global temperature data and what is causing this trend to occur?
what is the major trend in global temperature data and what is causing this trend to occur?
Explain the significance of the phrase: “You don’t live on the Earth, you are the Earth.” Next, discuss what ethical theory we have looked at that most closely aligns with this and why. Lastly, explain how this phrase and theory help us better understand the content of the short video you …
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