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ENV 101
Introduction to Environmental Science
Essay Questions
Test Period 2: Resources and Impact 1- Food, Water, Waste, and Health
1. We might classify the world's water problems in two main categories: issues of quantity and issues of quality. Some of the world's water problems could be categorized as both. Describe what each means.
Then, provide an example of a water issue in a developed country and one in a developing country. For each, state whether it is an issue of water quality or water quantity, describe the origins of the problem and how you think the problem might be solved. Please provide specific examples from class resources.
Finally, describe the water issues important to Las Vegas. Are they issues of quality or quantity? Are there actions to take to limit their impact?
2. Describe a food or agriculture issue typically associated with developed countries and one with developing countries. For each, describe both the associated health and environmental issues. Relate each to the concept of the reciprocal relationship between the natural environment and the human environment.
3. Create a model of the waste stream. In it our should represent where stuff comes from, how it is made and where it might go. Use your model to discuss ways in which we might minimize the amount of ‘stuff' we throw away. In your explanation, include a discussion of planned and perceived obsolescence, as well as the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle.
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