Environment

Objectives

Section 1: Global Change

• 1. Recognize the causes and effects of acid rain.

  2. Evaluate the long-term consequences of atmospheric ozone depletion.

  3. Explain how the burning of fossil fuels has changed the atmosphere.

  4. Analyze the proposed relationship between the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Section 2: Effects on Ecosystems

• 1. Describe the effects of chemical pollutants on the environment.

  2. identify three nonrenewable resources.

  3. Predict the potential consequences of uncontrolled population growth.

  4. Contrast population growth in developing countries with that in industrialized countries.

Section 3: Solving Environmental Problems

• 1. Describe the effective approaches that have been taken to reduce pollution in the United States and abroad.

  2. Evaluate the five major steps necessary to solve environmental problems.

  3. Determine how individuals can take personal action to help solve environmental problems.