BIO 220 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (BIO220)

A beach cleanup is the best restoration method to reduce plastic pollution in oceans because it is a direct and immediate way to remove plastic debris from the environment. It is a cost-effective, efficient way to reduce the amount of plastic that could otherwise enter marine ecosystems. In addition, beach cleanups can help raise awareness of the issue and encourage people to take action to reduce plastic pollution in the future. Beach cleanups also provide a great opportunity for

Week 5 Assignment:Restoration Pamphlet Description: Select a scenario from the list below: 1. There is a species of fish (with low numbers) that is having trouble traveling up and down the river because of a dam. 2. Chose an area that is economically depressed but has a lot of species diversity, you need to protect the species while providing jobs for locals. 3. An animal is being poached for its horn which is believed in some cultures to cure many diseases, it is not critically endangered....

1. Question:Which of the following is a concern for plant GMOs? 2. Question:Which of the following is a harmful farming technique? 3. Question:Drip irrigation: 4. Question:Why is GMO modification different for plants and animals? 5. Question:People consume pesticides from various sources. 6. Question:A farming practice that maintains soil covered is referred to as: 7. Question:Which of the following allows farmers to address the control of weeds? 8. Question:Electroporation is a pr...

Week 4 DQ 2 Description: Superweeds are plants having a high resistance to different herbicides. How do superweeds grow? Do GMOs influence the growth of superweeds? Why or why not?

Week 4 DQ 1 Description: Farmers use fertilizers to improve crop growth which can impact the environment though agricultural runoff. What is agricultural runoff? Provide two examples of how farmers can prevent it.

Week 4 DQ 1 Description: Farmers use fertilizers to improve crop growth which can impact the environment though agricultural runoff. What is agricultural runoff? Provide two examples of how farmers can prevent it. Week 4 DQ 2 Description: Superweeds are plants having a high resistance to different herbicides. How do superweeds grow? Do GMOs influence the growth of superweeds? Why or why not?

Week 4 Assignment:Man vs. Nature Description: Complete the assignment “Man vs Nature” as directed by your instructor. APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Topic 3 Quiz 1. Question: Which term describes the study of how characteristics of a population change in response to altering environmental conditions? 2. Question:Overpopulation can cause: 3. Question:Safe concentration levels of any given substance depend on: 4. Question:The effects of toxic chemicals are minimized by which of the following three mechanisms: 5. Question:Which of the following factors influences the death rate: 6. Question:Routes of exposure are which of the following: ...

Topic 3 DQ 2 Description: Identify any unusual environmental problems (for example: heavy metals due to mining, water pollution due to farming or industry) in your neighborhood and research possible health effects of potential environmental hazards in the area. Who is at risk, what is the environmental hazard, where does this hazard come from and what health problems caused by the pollutant? Before you get started, review the terminology. Terms: Environmental Hazard: Something (chemi...

Topic 3 DQ 1 Description: The growth rate equation is (birth rate + immigration)-(death rate + emigration). Provide at least two factors that affect the population size based off the equation above, and explain how these factors impact the size of the population.