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1. SCI 256 Entire Course (New)
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SCI 256 Week 1 Individual Assignment Environmental Science Worksh
eet (New)
SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 1
SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 2
SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 3
SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 4
SCI 256 Week 2 Ecosystem Paper (New) (2 Papers)
SCI 256 Week 2 Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles Worksheet (
New)
SCI 256 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Natural Resources and Ene
rgy Team Paper – Plan
SCI 256 Week 2 Individual Assignment Ecosystem Structure, Function,
and Change
SCI 256 Week 2 DQ 1
SCI 256 Week 2 DQ 2
SCI 256 Week 2 DQ 3
SCI 256 Week 3 Natural Resources Worksheet (New)
SCI 256 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Natural Resources and Ene
rgy Paper
SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 1
SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 2
SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 3
SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 4
SCI 256 Week 4 Climate Change Response (New) (2 Papers)

2. SCI 256 Week 4 Environmental Pollution Recommendation (New)
SCI 256 Week 4 Individual Assignment Environmental Pollution Outlin
e
SCI 256 Week 4 Individual Assignment Environmental Pollution
SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 1
SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 2
SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 3
SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 4
SCI 256 Week 5 Community Sustainability Proposal (New)
SCI 256 Week 5 Environmental Analysis Presentation (New)
SCI 256 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Economic Analysis Presen
tation
SCI 256 Week 5 DQ 1
SCI 256 Week 5 DQ 2
SCI 256 Week 5 Final Èxam Guide
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SCI 256 Final Èxam Guide
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Set contains 40 Question
1. According to the Environmental Science text, the environmental
statement of the 1990s was “saving our planet”. Is earth's very survival
really in danger?

3. 2. The total amount of food produced each year worldwide is
sufficient to feed all the world's people today. Why do famines
nevertheless occur?
3. An observation that is agreed upon by the majority of scientists is
called a
4. Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps, from
beginning to end, in the Scientific Method:
5. A chemical spill has occurred on the shore of a lake in an area
where the underlying aquifer is widely used as a drinking water supply.
The pollutants threaten to flow into both the surface water and the
groundwater. The residence time of water in the lake is short, and the
residence time in the groundwater is long. Which of the following
statements is correct?
47. The field of environmental economics seeks to:
48. Many natural organisms and ecosystems perform service
functions that are beneficial to humans. These include all of the
following except:
49. Before modern sanitation and medicine, a major control on
population density in European cities (and cities elsewhere) was:
50. Love Canal, near Niagara Falls, New York, illustrates which of
the following principles or problems?
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SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 1

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Week 1 DQ1
In your opinion, what are the benefits and constraints of using the
scientific method to analyze environmental decisions?
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SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 2
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Week 1 DQ2
What are some social, economic, aesthetics, and ethical issues involved
in a current environmental controversy? Explain
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SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 3

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Week 1 DQ3
What organelle of the cell do you think is most important for life?
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SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 4
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Week 1 DQ4
What is zero population growth? Is this a reasonable and attainable goal
for the global human population?
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SCI 256 Week 1 Individual Assignment Environmental Science
Worksheet (New)

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SCI 256 Week 1 Environmental Science and Human Population Wo
rksheet
Complete the Material: Environmental Science and Human Population
Worksheet.
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Environmental Science and Human Population Worksheet
Using the textbooks, the University Library, or other resources, answer e
ach of the following questions in 150- to 300-words.
Be sure to provide references for the sources you use.
Question Response
Is the current growth rate of the human population sustainable? Explain,
using the concept of carrying capacity.
Using an internet search, provide a timeline of important events in the m
odern environmental movement since 1960.
Perform an internet search using one of these topics: car, electronics, wat
er bottles, plastic grocery bags, food choice, home size,
commuting and incorporate the “environmental impact” they may elicit.
Read one of the articles you find and explain:
· The environmental impacts of that item or activity.
· How you as an individual can reduce your impact on the environ
ment as it relates to this item or activity.
Explain the relationship between three aspects of science: hypothesis, re
search/experimentation, and theory
References APA-formatted citation APA-formatted citation
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7. SCI 256 Week 2 DQ 1
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Week 2 DQ1
Because ecosystems change and may recover naturally from disturbance
over time, what factors affect decisions about whether human
intervention is needed to help ecosystem recovery? Provide examples.
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SCI 256 Week 2 DQ 2
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Week 2 DQ2
What are some human impacts on the natural cycling process of
ecosystems in your community?
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8. SCI 256 Week 2 DQ 3
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Week 2 DQ3
Identify a natural ecosystem in which you live or one near to where you
live? How does this ecosystem support you? How can you minimize
your carbon footprint?
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SCI 256 Week 2 Ecosystem Paper (New) (2 Papers)
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SCI 256 Week 2 Ecosystem Paper
Select an ecosystem in your area (forest, lake, desert, grassland).
Write a 525- to 700-word paper explaining the following:
1) Describe the structure of your ecosystem including important abi
otic features and dominant plant and animal species.

9. 2) Explain some functions/processes of your ecosystem including on
e nutrient cycle and one food chain.
3) Give two examples of species interactions (predation, competition
, mutualism, etc.) that occur in your ecosystem.
4) Identify an invasive species in your ecosystem. Explain its effects
on the ecosystem and efforts to control or eradicate it.
Include two outside references.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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SCI 256 Week 2 Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles
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SCI 256 Week 2 Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles Workshe
et
Complete the Material: Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles Work
sheet.
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Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles Worksheet
Using the textbooks, the University Library or other resources, answer e
ach of the following questions in 150- to 300-
words. Be sure to provide references for the sources you use.
Question Response

10. Your neighbor faithfully applies fertilizer to his lawn to ensure beautiful,
healthy green grass. Explain how your neighbor’s fertilizing habit affec
ts at least one nutrient cycle.
Your friend commutes to work every day by driving a standard gasoline
-
powered car. Explain how your friend’s commute affects one or more n
utrient cycles.
Urban areas typically have lots of pavement and compacted soils. Expla
in how these impermeable surfaces affect at least one aspect of the hydro
logic cycle
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SCI 256 Week 2 Individual Assignment Ecosystem Structure,
Function, and Change
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Resource: University Material:Ecosystem Structure, Function, and
Change
For this assignment, you will choose from the following options:
· Option 1: Ecosystem Components Paper
· Option 2: Ecosystem Components Video and Summary
Read the instructions in the University Material: Ecosystem Structure,
Function, and Change located on the student website and select one
option to complete the assignment.

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SCI 256 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Natural Resources
and Energy Team Paper – Plan
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Brainstorm topics and who will cover what part of the Natural
Resources and Energy Team Paper due in Week Three.
Create a written plan of no more than 350 words of how you will
complete the Natural Resources and Energy Team Paper due in Week
Three.
Submit your team’s written plan to your instructor for approval.
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SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 1
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12. Week 3 DQ1
In your community, what aspects of suburban sprawl and urban blight
are evident? Identify how the effects from these might be alleviated.
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SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 2
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Week 3 DQ2
What is one major cause of present-day species extinction? Explain how
this extinction came about and what could have been done to prevent it.
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SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 3
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13. Week 3 DQ3
Is your community people- or car-oriented? Why or why not? How does
that affect energy use and sustainability of your community?
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SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 4
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Week 3 DQ4
What is a superfund site? Do you have any around your area? How are
they remediated? Are they on a list of some sort?
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SCI 256 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Natural Resources
and Energy Paper
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14. Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper on natural resources and energy.
Include the following:
· Choose a specific ecosystem, such as a forest, grassland, or a
marine or freshwater aquatic ecosystem.
· Identify impacts associated with agriculture.
· Identify and discuss the effects that a growing human population
may have on that ecosystem’s resources, including loss or harm to
populations of wild species.
· Discuss one management practice for sustainability and
conservation of natural resources in that ecosystem.
· Identify the risks and benefits of extracting or using one type of
nonrenewable and one type of renewable energy resource from that
ecosystem, or in areas near that ecosystem.
· Assess management practices for sustainability and conservation
of natural resources and energy.
Include two outside references.
Format your paper consistent with APA
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SCI 256 Week 3 Natural Resources Worksheet (New)
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SCI 256 Week 3 Natural Resources Worksheet
Complete the Material: Natural Resources Worksheet.
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Natural Resources Worksheet
Complete the following table:
Fossil Fuel
Alternative Energy
Identify 3 types of both energy categories and what they are most often u
sed to power.
Benefits to using these energy types
Environmental impacts of using these energy types
Are these energy types renewable? Explain.
Using the textbooks, the University Library, or other resources answer e
ach of the following questions in 150- to 300-words.
Be sure to provide references for the sources you use.
Question Response
Explore water supply and management in your area using the internet.
What is the source of your municipality’s drinking water?
Describe any concerns related to the quantity and quality of this water so
urce. Explain one thing you can do in your everyday activities to conser
ve water.

16. Visit this Fish and Wildlife Service website (http://www.fws.gov/endang
ered/) and perform a search of endangered species for your state. Select
one species and explain why it is endangered and what is being done to
help it recover.
What reason(s) for conserving life on Earth found in “A Closer Look 13.
3”, pages 299-301, do you find convincing? Explain.
Perform an internet search using the search term “agricultural sustainabil
ity article.” Read one of the articles you find and summarize it in 1-
2 paragraphs.
Based on this article and the readings in the text do you think that curren
t large-
scale industrial agricultural practices are sustainable? Why or why not?
Give an example of a more sustainable agricultural practice.
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SCI 256 Week 4 Climate Change Response (New) (2 Papers)
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SCI 256 Week 4 Climate Change Response
Some people you know say they don't believe that the climate is changin
g. After this week's readings, how would you respond?

17. Write a 525- to 700-word response including:
How scientists learn about past global temperatures and climates.
The greenhouse effect.
Greenhouse gases and their role in current climate change.
One piece of data scientists offer to show that the climate is changing gl
obally (see this NASA website:http://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ ).
Expected impacts of climate change in your area (this EPA website is ve
ry helpful: www3.epa.gov/climatechange/impacts/).
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SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 1
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Week 4 DQ1
What are some of the causes of both indoor and outdoor air
pollution where you live, work, or attend school? How does this
affect that environment?
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SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 2

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Week 4 DQ2
Why do you feel there is debate about policies to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions? How can science help resolve the debate?
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SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 3
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Week 4 DQ3
What are some of the causes of both indoor and outdoor air pollution
where you live, work, or attend school? How does this affect that
environment?
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SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 4

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Week 4 DQ4
Why do you feel there is debate about policies to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions? How can science help resolve the debate?
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SCI 256 Week 4 Environmental Pollution Recommendation
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SCI 256 Week 4 Environmental Pollution Recommendation
There is a concern in your community regarding the environment. You'
ve been tasked to research and present the concerns to your local or state
government.
Perform an internet search to identify an instance of environmental pollu
tion in your state.
Create a 5-to 8-slide PowerPoint® presentation or a 350-to 525-
word proposal.

20. Identify the effects of this pollution on human health and the environme
nt.
Explain the causes of this pollution.
Recommend ways to prevent/clean up this type of environmental polluti
on.
Include appropriate images.
Use at least 2 outside references.
Format your presentation and references consistent with APA guidelines
.
For Local Campus students, these are oral presentations accompanied by
Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations.
For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft® PowerPoi
nt® presentations with notes similar to what you would present orally.
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SCI 256 Week 4 Individual Assignment Environmental Pollution
Outline
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Resources: University Material: Environmental Pollution Outline
Complete the Environmental Pollution Outline on the student website.
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SCI 256 Week 4 Individual Assignment Environmental Pollution

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Resource: University Material:Environmental Pollution
For this assignment, you will choose from the following options:
· Option 1: Analysis of Global Warming Case Study
· Option 2: Environmental Pollution Scenario Review and
Summary
Read the instructions in the University Material: Environmental
Pollution located on the student website and select one option to
complete the assignment.
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SCI 256 Week 5 Community Sustainability Proposal (New)
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SCI 256 Week 5 Community Sustainability Proposal

22. Local government leaders have asked you to provide information and re
commendations for increasing sustainability in the community.
Perform an initial search to learn about green initiatives for a city in your
area.
Create a 5- to 8-slide PowerPoint® presentation or Write a 350- to 525-
word proposal to your local government.
Include the following:
A summary of green initiatives for a city in your area.
Recommendations to your local government for creating a greener, more
sustainable and livable community.
The proposal should include recommendations both for actions by the lo
cal government and by individual homeowners.
Explain how implementing these recommendations would promote susta
inability and improve like for residents.
Include appropriate images.
Include a list of the sources you use.
Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
For Local Campus students, these are oral presentations accompanied by
Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations.
For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft® PowerPoi
nt® presentations with notes similar to what you would present orally.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
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SCI 256 Week 5 DQ 1
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23. Week 5 DQ1
Who should manage the natural resources: legislature, public, scientists,
special interest groups, and why?
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SCI 256 Week 5 DQ 2
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Week 5 DQ2
How have environmental regulations implemented by local politicians
affected your daily life? Provide an example.
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SCI 256 Week 5 Environmental Analysis Presentation 2
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SCI 256 Week 5 Environmental Analysis Presentation
Perform an analysis of an environmental issue.
Prepare a 5- to 8-slide PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker
notes. If you first discuss options with your faculty member, you are
also welcome to use a tool such as "Voice Thread" to add audio to your
presentation.
Include the following:
A description of an environmental issue including the cause of the issue
and its effects on the environment and people.
An explanation of how economics and personal lifestyle choice are
involved in this issue.
An explanation of how individuals, communities, and/or governments
are working to address the environmental issue.
Your opinion as to whether the issue is being adequately addressed and
suggestions of ways it could be better addressed.
Include at least 2 outside resources for your presentation.
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
For Local Campus students, these are 10- to 15-minute oral
presentations accompanied by Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations.
For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft®
PowerPoint® presentations with notes.
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SCI 256 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Economic
Analysis Presentation
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25. Perform an economic analysis of an environmental pollution issue in
the world today.
Prepare a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with
detailed speaker’s notes. Include the following:
· Importance of economic analysis
· Description (general overview) of the assigned environmental
issue
· Economic analysis of the environmental issue
o Costs
o Benefits
o Risks
o Limitations
o Problems
· How economic analysis can be used to determine the most
effective and economical regulations or policies (see Ch. 7
of Environmental Science) to help solve the environmental concern
· Description of the impact of lifestyle choices on sustainability
Include two other resources aside from the textbook.
· For Local Campus students, these are 15- to 20-minute oral
presentations accompanied by Microsoft® PowerPoint®presentations.
For Online and Directed Study students, these are
Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations with notes.

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