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ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom

For more course tutorials visit<br>www.env322.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>

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ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom

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  1. ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom For More Tutorials www.env322.com

  2. ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom ENV 322 Entire Course (Ash) ENV 322 Week 1 Assignment Model Ecosystems (Ash) • 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? • 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.

  3. ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom ENV 322 Week 1 DQ 1 Gaia Hypothesis (Ash) ENV 322 Week 1 DQ 2 Energy and Food Supplies (Ash) • 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.

  4. ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom ENV 322 Week 2 DQ 1 Energy Policy (Ash) ENV 322 Week 2 DQ 2 Fossil Fuel Reserves (Ash) • 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. • 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

  5. ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom ENV 322 Week 2 Outline for Final Paper (Ash) ENV 322 Week 3 Assignment Non-renewable Energy Sources (Ash) • 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. • 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

  6. ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 1 Nuclear Energy (Ash) ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 2 Nuclear Waste Disposal (Ash) • 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 • 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?

  7. ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom ENV 322 Week 4 Assignment How Big Is Your Footprint (Ash) ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 1 Alternative Energy Sources and Your Local Ecosystem (Ash) • 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 • 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

  8. ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 2 Unorthodox Energy Sources (Ash) ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 1 Energy Consumption (Ash) • 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. After reading the article by Meg Carter, discuss some of the practical applications of non-mainstream • 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.

  9. ENV 322 Course Real Knowledge / env322dotcom ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 2 Voluntary vs. Regulatory Involvement (Ash) ENV 322 Week 5 Final Paper (Ash) • 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. • 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

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