Unit 9: Global Change

Learning Objectives

STB-4.A Explain the importance of stratospheric ozone to life on Earth.

STB-4.B Describe chemicals used to substitute for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

STB-4.C Identify the greenhouse gases.

STB-4.D Identify the sources and potency of the greenhouse gases.

STB-4.E Identify the threats to human health and the environment posed by an increase in greenhouse gases.

STB-4.F Explain how changes in climate, both short- and long- term, impact ecosystems.

STB-4.G Explain the causes and effects of ocean warming.

STB-4.H Explain the causes and effects of ocean acidification.

EIN-4.A Explain the environmental problems associated with invasive species and strategies to control them.

EIN-4.B Explain how species become endangered and strategies to combat the problem.

EIN-4.C Explain how human activities affect biodiversity and strategies to combat the problem.