10/16/19
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2.4.1a Explain various water uses by humans and evaluate for benefits and consequences of use (ex. wells, aquifer depletion, dams and dam removal, agriculture, recreation). 2.4.1b Explain consequences of aquifer depletion including subsidence and salt-water intrusion on the coast. 2.4.2a Evaluate issues of ground and surface water pollution, wetland and estuary degradation, and salt water intrusion.
aquifer depletion permeable aeration subsidence salt-water intrusion potable water estuary degradation
2.4.1a Water Uses and Consequences
2.4.1 Water Uses and Consequences Notes
10/17/19
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2.4.1c Evaluate the effects of population growth on potable water resources. Infer future effects. 2.4.2b Analyze how drinking water and wastewater treatment systems impact quantity and quality of potable water.
sanitation
Peace Corps: Improving Access to Clean Water and Basic Sanitation
Peace Corps: Improving Access to Clean Water and Basic Sanitation Worksheet
10/18/19
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2.4.2c Evaluate water quality of NC streams (chemical, physical properties, biotic index).
Dissolved oxygen biotic index turbidity
Water Quality Testing Activity
10/21/19
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2.4.1d Explain how pollutants might flow through a watershed and affect inhabitants that share the same watershed. 2.4.2d Analyze non-point source pollution and effects on water quality (sedimentation, stormwater runoff, naturally and human induced occurrences of arsenic in groundwater).
nonpoint source pollution point source pollution
2.4.1d, 2.4.2d NonPoint Pollution
2.4.2d Nonpoint Source Pollution
10/22/19
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2.4.2e Evaluate conservation measures to maximize quality and quantity of available freshwater resources.
2.4 Hydrosphere and Humans Project: Rubric Letter or Infographic
Edpuzzle Video on Wastewater Treatment
10/23/19
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Quiz 2.4 Hydrosphere and Humans
Projects due/Presentations
2.4 Hydrosphere and Humans Project: Rubric Letter or Infographic