Negative human impact
What negative impacts can oil spills have on the environment?
What is poisoning marine life
How do human activities impact the biosphere?
Littering and/or chemical waste
how can individuals contribute to reducing negative enviromental Impacts in their daily lives?
reduce the amount of water you use.
What is the goal of the EPA?
To protect the environment.
How can reducing single use plastics positively impact the ecosystem?
Less plastic in the oceans.
How does deforestation affect various plant and animal species?
it takes away animal homes and destroys plants
Give an example of an human activity that has had a positive effect on living things in the biosphere.
the clean air act
What role do companies and industry leaders play in combating negative environmental effect?
Using less chemicals due to the clean air act
How does the EPA assess proposed projects that might impact the environment?
If the benifts are worth it; it’s approved.
What are some challenges that states may face when implementing laws to ban single use plastic?
Stores could retaliate
How has excessive water usage negatively impacted freshwater habitats?
It lowers the water level over time
In what way could a sunken boat become part of a new coral reef?
they can rebuild the marine life in an ecosystem
Why is sustainable use of land important for the enviroment?
It gives animals more places to live
What role do local and federal governments play in preventing environmental damage?
They make the recycling and trash cans have different requirements
Describe how individuals can contribute to the success of states banning single use plastic.
By buying reusable bags to use instead of plastic.