A town's decision about how to dispose of its trash is made at a local level. Decisions about whether the United States should allow oil drilling in a wildlife refuge is made on a national level. Decisions about how to protect Earth's atmosphere are made on a global level.
How are Environmental decisions made?
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Antarctica- Some people think that Antarctica is useless, icy wasteland, but there are unique wildlife habitats. Also, valuable minerals beneath its thick ice.
What is so great about Antarctica?
200
People that study of natural processes in the Environment and how humans can affect them.
Who are Environmental Scientists?
200
The human _______ grew very slowly until about A.D. 1650. After that improvements in medicine, agricultural and waste disposal. When a population grows, the demand for resources also grows.
What is population growth?
300
Data provided by environmental
What are Scientists only of the decision making process?
300
Anything that occurs naturally in the environment and is used by people. Some _______ are trees, water, oil, coal, and other things. Conflict arises when a _________ is scarce or used in a way that people feel is unfair.
What is resource use?
400
1) setting up sites is expensive
2) Transporting the oil is risky and expensive
3) Oil supply is limited and will not meet energy demands
4) Oil spills and leaks harm marine organisms and the environment
What are the cost of Offshore drilling
400
The contamination of Earth's land, water, or air. Caused by wastes, chemicals, noise, heat, light, and other sources.
usually related to population growth and resource use.
What is pollution
500
1) Creates jobs
2) A larger oil supply lowers oil prices
3) Provides new oil supply to fight shortages
4) Reduces dependence on foreign oil
What are the benefits of Offshore drilling?
500
Specific pollution source that can be identified.
Widely spread and cannot be tied to a specific origin.