⏳ENV_Recovery_Reduce Human Impact _4.28.23

⏳ENV_Recovery_Reduce Human Impact _4.28.23

Complete this activity to replace low or missing scores for IA3 Study Guide Part 2

Open Ended

List and define three impacts from human action.

Open Ended

Explain an alternative behavior for each of the listed impacts that would be better for the environment.

Match

Match the following

• pH

• extinction

• greenhouse effect

• threatened

• p

This is the scale used to describe how acidic or basic a solution is.

This is the ceasing of the existence of any particular species.

This is a warming of the planet due to carbon dioxide and heat retention.

An organism facing extinction through destruction of habitat; the process may threaten the survival.

This is the contamination of an environment beyond natural correction.

• This is the scale used to describe how acidic or basic a solution is.

• This is the ceasing of the existence of any particular species.

• This is a warming of the planet due to carbon dioxide and heat retention.

• An organism facing extinction through destruction of habitat; the process may threaten the survival.

• This is the contamination of an environment beyond natural correction.

Match

Match the following

• habitat loss

• biogeochemical cycles

• global warming

• chlorofluorocarbons

• watershed

This is the process in which a natural habitat becomes unable to support the species present.

A pathway by which a chemical element or molecule moves through both biotic and abiotic sections

A theory of overall increase in world near-surface air and ocean temperatures.

A refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans that damages the ozone layer of the Earth

This is the an area drained by a river, stream, or other water source.

• This is the process in which a natural habitat becomes unable to support the species present.

• A pathway by which a chemical element or molecule moves through both biotic and abiotic sections

• A theory of overall increase in world near-surface air and ocean temperatures.

• A refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans that damages the ozone layer of the Earth

• This is the an area drained by a river, stream, or other water source.

​Scimom's 7 R's for the Environment

​Ms Wendy believes we need more than just the three R's to realistically change our environment. Baby steps where you are, with what you have now, are the key to a sustainable future.

​REUSE

​REDUCE

​RECYCLE

​the original three R's

​Scimom's 7 R's for the Environment

​Ms Wendy believes we need more than just the three R's to realistically change our environment. Baby steps where you are, with what you have now, are the key to a sustainable future.

​REUSE

​REDUCE

​RECYCLE

​the original three R's

​RECONSIDER

REEVALUATE

REFUSE

RE​PURPOSE

Expand Your Thinking About the Environment

5. Reuse

a. if items can be reused, use as many times as safe (some products break down and can cause harm)

6. Repurpose

a. find an alternative to disposal

b. conserve other materials by finding another way to use what you have

7. Recycle

a. check where the items in your bin go

b. choose a recycling center that reduces waste

1. Reevaluate

a. do I need this?

b. is there a better choice?

c. do I already have something I can use?

2. Reconsider

a. think about the options

b. consider second hand

c. ask friends and family for unused items

3. Refuse

a. if you can, do without

b. don't buy new

c. choose a thrift or salvage item

4. Reduce

a. use the least amount possible

Open Ended

Explain a purchase you plan to make, going through the 7R's.