Guide 8B
Global
Far-Reaching Impacts
In this guide we examine negative impacts on environments and species.
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Global Guide Contents
Complete all four of these sections before taking the quiz and making your media piece.
Global Objectives
Pollution
Describe how air pollutants link to acid deposition and ozone depletion; provide examples of point source and non-point source water pollution; and list common soil contaminants and their possible impacts.
Climate Change
Describe current climate changes, including trends in surface temperature, ice, sea level, and ocean acidity; list potential impacts of climate change predicted by climate models as well as proposed solutions; and explore websites and determine whether they are quality sources of science information.
Endangered Species
List and describe the factors that typically put species in danger of extinction; provide examples of strategies used to attempt to save species from extinction; and explain what an invasive species and provide examples.
Microhabitats
Provide examples of different microhabitats within larger ecosystems; describe what is happening to North American bats and why their loss may be significant; and tell the story of the Devil’s Hole pupfish, including how subtle changes in its microhabitat may lead to extinction.
Global Product Page
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