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ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com

For more course tutorials visit<br>www.uophelp.com<br><br>ENV 322 Complete Class<br>Business - General Business<br> <br>Gaia Hypothesis. In Chapter 3, the Gaia hypothesis is introduced. It addresses two hypotheses; (1) life, since its inception, has greatly affected the planetary environment and (2) life has altered Earth’s environment in ways that have allowed life to persist. Do you agree with these two hypotheses? Why or why not?<br>Energy and Food Supplies. The underlying theme of this course is energy. As a whole, the global society needs to find ways to reduce our energy consumption. The food pyramid is a prime example of energy transfer within individual ecosystems and the biosphere. As you increase the trophic levels, a greater amount of energy is lost. Some environmentalists argue that humans should eat a vegetarian diet in order to conserve energy.<br>What are some of the pros and cons of this action? Consider the impact to the agricultural industry? How low on the food chain do you eat? Would you consider eating lower?<br>Model Ecosystems. Review the virtual lab in Model Ecosystems.

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  1. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com for more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com

  2. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Entire Course(Ash Course) For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • ENV 322 Complete Class • Business - General Business • Gaia Hypothesis. In Chapter 3, the Gaia hypothesis is introduced. It addresses two hypotheses; (1) life, since its inception, has greatly affected the planetary environment and (2) life has altered Earth’s environment in ways that have allowed life to persist. Do you agree with these two hypotheses? Why or why not? • Energy and Food Supplies. The underlying theme of this course is energy. As a whole, the global society needs to find ways to reduce our energy consumption. The food pyramid is a prime example of energy transfer within individual ecosystems and the biosphere. As you increase the trophic levels, a greater amount of energy is lost.

  3. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 1 Assignment Model Ecosystems For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Model Ecosystems. Review the virtual lab in Model Ecosystems. Within this laboratory exercise you will categorize various organisms into the correct trophic level for five different ecosystems. Once completed, you will calculate the amount of energy transferred between levels. Record your observations. Answer the journal questions and upload it as a Word document into the online course.

  4. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 1 DQ 1 Gaia Hypothesis For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Gaia Hypothesis. In Chapter 3, the Gaia hypothesis is introduced. It addresses two hypotheses; (1) life, since its inception, has greatly affected the planetary environment and (2) life has altered Earth’s environment in ways that have allowed life to persist. Do you agree with these two hypotheses? Why or why not?

  5. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 1 DQ 2 Energy and Food Supplies For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Energy and Food Supplies. The underlying theme of this course is energy. As a whole, the global society needs to find ways to reduce our energy consumption. The food pyramid is a prime example of energy transfer within individual ecosystems and the biosphere. As you increase the trophic levels, a greater amount of energy is lost. Some environmentalists argue that humans should eat a vegetarian diet in order to conserve energy.

  6. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 2 DQ 1 Energy Policy For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Energy Policy. The U.S. Energy Policy is currently being reviewed and six main recommendations are listed, by Botkin and Keller (2011, p. 298). Discuss whether or not each recommendation will lead us to a sustainable society. Defend your position by discussing the benefits and drawbacks. Provide substantive evidence from outside sources if necessary.

  7. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 2 DQ 2 Fossil Fuel Reserves For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Fossil Fuel Reserves. Fossil fuels reserves are rapidly depleting in the United States. The oil industry is lobbying the United States government to grant permission to allow drilling in several untapped areas. Select one of the areas below and discuss whether you believe that government should be allowed to drill for oil. Include the environmental and economic viewpoints. Support your position with scholarly resources. • a. Wildlife refuges/National parks (example ANWR) • b. Offshore drilling

  8. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 2 Outline for Final Paper For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Final Research Paper Outline. Review the Final Research Paper instructions in Week Five of the online course or in the Components of Course Evaluation section of the course guide. Submit an outline of the Final Research Paper.

  9. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 3 Assignment Non-renewable Energy Sources For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Non-renewable Energy Sources. Energy generation is an ongoing topic in the United States and worldwide. Historically, the nation’s main energy source is fossil fuels. However, nuclear power has also contributed throughout history. These energy sources are considered non-renewable resources because their inputs are limited in both quantity and availability. Select either fossil fuel energy or nuclear power as the main topic for this paper. Discuss the impact that the selected source has had on the environment.

  10. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 1 Nuclear Energy For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Nuclear Energy. Based on your readings, do you believe that the Unites States should increase the use of nuclear energy, a non-renewable resource, as a replacement for fossil fuels? Defend your answer by discussing the pros and cons of nuclear energy. When answering, be sure to address the following (a) mining of uranium, (b) safety, (c) environmental impacts, and (d) waste disposal

  11. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 2 Nuclear Waste Disposal For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Nuclear Waste Disposal. One of the most controversial issues when discussing the possibility of nuclear power as an energy source is the disposal of the spent fuel rods. Yucca Mountain, the main proposed repository, has been studied for consideration for over ten years. What geological features of Yucca Mountain made it a potential waste site? What were the drawbacks of this location? Since President Obama took office, he has halted funding for the development of Yucca Mountain. What impact will this have on utilizing nuclear waste since an alternate waste site has not been selected? Is it a good idea to have all of the nation’s waste in one location or should it be spread out over several locations?

  12. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 4 Assignment How Big Is Your Footprint For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • How Big is Your Footprint. You will be the energy manager for a large business. You will determine the mix of solar, wind, coal, and gas that will not only provide ample energy, but keep your footprint low. You will also attempt to find the proper mix of energy at a low cost. Visit How Big Is Your Footprint? Discovery Education Player and follow the instructions below: • 1. Read instructions and then enter your name when prompted. • 2. Select Level 1.

  13. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 1 Alternative Energy Sources and Your Local Ecosystem For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Alternative Energy Sources and Your Local Ecosystem. During this week’s readings, you have learned about numerous types of alternative energy sources. Each energy source has its advantages and disadvantages. Geography often determines which of these sources will be the most useful in a given area. Consider your local ecosystem. Which alternative energy source would be the most compatible with your area? Provide a comprehensive explanation as to why it would be the most successful. Also, discuss why two other sources would not be beneficial in your area.

  14. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 2 Unorthodox Energy Sources For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Unorthodox Energy Sources. Throughout the text, mainstream energy sources are discussed. One of the factors that set humans apart from any other species is the ability to think critically and develop new and innovative ideas to solve environmental problems.

  15. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 1 Energy Consumption For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Energy Consumption. Reducing our energy consumption is vital in our quest to preserve the environment. The conversion from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources will not happen overnight. In the meantime, individuals and businesses can decrease their dependence on fossil fuels by following several simple ideas. After reading The Energy Savers Booklet, what areas of energy conservation do you already employ? In what areas do you need to improve? Explain your answers, in detail.

  16. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 2 Voluntary vs. Regulatory Involvement For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Voluntary vs. Regulatory Involvement. Affluence leads to overconsumption and increased waste. Governments, industries, and individuals have contributed to the lack of environmental sustainability. Actions must be taken immediately to alter our wasteful ways. The government has developed programs to help reduce energy consumption

  17. ENV 322(ASH) Inspiring Minds/uophelp.com ENV 322 Week 5 Final Paper For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com • Focus of the Final Paper • Energy is defined as the ability to do work. Over the duration of this course, you will come to differentiate between nonrenewable and renewable energy sources. • For the Final Research Paper, you will need to: • 1. Select an energy source from the list below. • a. Fossil fuels • b. Nuclear power • c. Solar power • d. Wind power

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