Fixing a Hole in the Sky
What did the CFCs begin to destroy?
The ozone layer
Why is environmental science important?
"Understanding interactions between humans and the environment is the first step toward solving environmental problems."
Who is Ms. Saad?
Front office manager
Define 'atmosphere.'
A mixture of gasses surrounding the Earth.
What can UV rays cause?
Skin cancer, cell mutations, and other harmful effect in organisms
Name 6 disciplines that contribute to the study of our interactions with the environment.
"Studying our interactions with our environment is a complex endeavor that requires expertise from many disciplines including ecology, earth science, chemistry, biology, economics, political science, and others."
Who is Mr. Kataria?
Math 1 teacher
Define 'ozone.'
A highly reactive gas composed of oxygen atoms in our atmosphere.
What are CFCs?
Chlorofluorocarbons
What did scientists discover to be most damaging to the Earth's ozone layer?
Synthetic chemicals
Who is Ms. Henderson?
Define 'stratosphere.' (ozone layer)
A protective layer within the ozone that protects us from ultraviolet rays from the sun.
Which 3 oxygen gasses are in the atmosphere?
oxygen atoms (O)
oxygen gas (O^2)
ozone (O^3)
What is the difference between environmental science and environmentalism?
"Environmental science is the pursuit of knowledge about the workings of the environment and our interactions with it."
"Environmentalism is a social movement dedicated to the protecting the natural world -and, by extension, people - from undesirable changes brought about by human actions."
What is Nana's job?
Whatever she wants to do that day!
Define 'homeostasis.'
A state of balance among all body systems needed for survival and functioning.