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GEOL108: Earth Science & Society

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Your team leader has asked you to write four sections of the document: atmospheric pollution, water pollution, land use cover, and geologic resources in and around your community. The leader asked that you write at least 400-500 words per section and provide at least two images/maps/charts/graphs which visually represent the information.

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Scroll down to see selected sources on atmospheric pollution (atmosphere), water pollution (hydrosphere), land use cover (biosphere), and geological resources (lithosphere).

Selected Sources-Atmosphere

Module 3

Discuss how the atmosphere has been degraded in your community as well as the sources of the degradation.  You will want to focus on the greenhouse gases and particulate matter identified in the atmosphere in your community. 

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Primary pollutants
Secondary pollutants
Visibility/haze
Health
Damage to ecosystem
CO2 sequestration
Governmental Policies
Clean Air Act

Selected Sources: Biosphere

Module 5

Discuss the biospheric elements of your community focusing on the cropland and vegetation of the community and surrounding area. This section should be 400-500 words minimum. There should be a minimum of two images/maps/charts/graphs which visually represent the information.

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Deforestation
Desertification
Biodiversity
Carbon sink
Reforestation
Grassland management
Bioenergy management
Effect of drought
Urban modifications

Selected Sources: Hydrosphere

Module 6

Discuss the waters and waterways in and near your community. Include impairments and levels of pollution. This section should be 400-500 words minimum. There should be a minimum of two images/maps/charts/graphs which visually represent the information.

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Nutrient runoff
Chemical spills
Flood damage
Forever chemicals
Fish feminization
Dead zones
Policies
Reducing nonpoint source pollution
Cleanup and recovery

Selected Sources: Lithosphere

Module 7

Discuss elements which are affecting the geologic resources in and around your community.  This section should be 400-500 words minimum. There should be a minimum of two images/maps/charts/graphs which visually represent the information.

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