BEM 3201 Unit V

Question 1 Describe the greenhouse effect and its importance to life on earth. What are the ways in which human activity is increasing heat storage in the atmosphere?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 2 What are “dead zones,” and how do they form? What are the sources of pollution that cause cultural eutrophication?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying

Question 3 Discuss the main areas of progress produced by the Clean Water Act of 1972, as well as the remaining problems. Do you think that stronger legislation is required to protect our water resources? Why or why not?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

Question 4 What are the observed and expected effects of climate change? Which of these effects do you believe is the most threatening to human health?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

Question 5 Match each term with its definition.

– A. B. C. D. E. F. Primary pollutants

– A. B. C. D. E. F. Secondary pollutants

– A. B. C. D. E. F. Non-point source emissions

– A. B. C. D. E. F. Point source emission

– A. B. C. D. E. F. Criteria pollutants

A. Pollutants emitted from a smokestack or other concentrated pollution origin

B. Pollutants that do not go through a smokestack

C. Pollutants that become hazardous after chemical reactions in the air

D. Pollutants that are produced in less volume, but are especially toxic or hazardous

E. A group of seven major pollutants that contribute the largest volume of air-quality degradation

F. Pollutants that are released to the air in a harmful form

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