Slide 1 / 144 Slide 2 / 144 7th Grade Natural Resources and Human Impact 2015-11-02 www.njctl.org Natural Resources and Human Impact Table of Contents Slide 3 / 144 Natural Resources Click on the topic to go to that section Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources Geological Processes Human Impacts Reducing our Ecological Footprint
Slide 4 / 144 Natural Resources Return to Table of Contents Natural Resources Slide 5 / 144 Natural resources are an essential part of life on Earth. When you hear the term "natural resources", what ideas pop into your mind? Write them below. What are natural resources? Slide 6 / 144 Natural resources, such as oxygen, food and water keep us alive.
What are natural resources? Slide 7 / 144 Other natural resources like the sun, wind and oil provide us with energy that can be used for food, electricity and transportation. What are natural resources? Products and goods that we use every day are manufactured using natural resources as raw materials. Slide 8 / 144 What are some different ways that trees are used to create products that we use every day? What are natural resources? Slide 9 / 144 Based on this information about natural resources, can you come up with a definition? Natural resources are:
Natural Resources Slide 10 / 144 A natural resource is a living or non-living part of nature that supports life on Earth. Biotic vs Abiotic Slide 11 / 144 Natural resources can be categorized as living or nonliving. Living components, like a cotton plant, are called biotic. Nonliving components, like sunshine or water, are abiotic. Biotic vs Abiotic Slide 12 / 144 Circle all of the abiotic natural resources. Cod Iron Wind Pine forest Sunlight Bamboo
1 Clothes are an example of a natural resource because you need them to protect you from outside elements. Slide 13 / 144 True False 2 Biotic and abiotic components of an environment... (Select all that apply. ) Slide 14 / 144 A B C D can serve as natural resources are fundamentally different are basically the same thing help us in our daily lives 3 Vegetables provide food for many different organisms. They are. Slide 15 / 144 A biotic B abiotic
Sources of Natural Resources Most of the natural resources that humans and animals depend on come from the four "spheres." Slide 16 / 144 Atmosphere Slide 17 / 144 The atmosphere is composed of different gaseous elements that are natural resources essential for life. Sources of Natural Resources Slide 18 / 144 With a partner, brainstorm products from the atmosphere. Write some class ideas below.
Nitrogen in the Atmosphere Slide 19 / 144 Gaseous nitrogen in the atmosphere is converted into ammonia and nitrates by bacteria. Ammonia and nitrates are used by plants to grow. Humans and animals eat plants to survive! Oxygen in the Atmosphere Slide 20 / 144 Humans and animals need to breathe in the oxygen in the air in order to complete cellular respiration. Respiration is needed for cells to create proteins, to grow and to repair themselves. Without oxygen our cells would die and, therefore, so would we! Atmospheric Weather: Wind Slide 21 / 144 Weather occurs in the lowest part of the atmosphere (called the troposphere) and produces wind. This wind can be a natural resource as its energy can be changed into electrical energy.
Hydrosphere Slide 22 / 144 The hydrosphere includes all of the water in Earth's atmosphere and on its surface. The water is continuously moved between the air and land through the water cycle. Sources of Natural Resources Slide 23 / 144 With a partner, brainstorm products from the hydrosphere. Write some class ideas below. Hydrosphere: Water Slide 24 / 144 Water is a natural resource that we use everyday for: drinking (fresh water) washing and cooking agriculture (farming) energy for electricity production industry and manufacturing goods How do each of these activities support human life?
4 Natural resources can be found in the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere. Slide 25 / 144 True False 5 Gaseous nitrogen is found in the air and therefore cannot interact with plants that are on the ground. Slide 26 / 144 True False 6 Oxygen is. (Select all that apply.) Slide 27 / 144 A B C D a gas found in the atmosphere used only by humans essential for perspiration (sweat) needed to grow muscle cells
7 Natural resources from the atmosphere include all of the following except: Slide 28 / 144 A oxygen used for respiration B coal used for energy C wind used for energy D nitrogen used for plant growth 8 Water is an important natural resource from the lithosphere. Slide 29 / 144 True False Lithosphere Slide 30 / 144 The lithosphere is the outermost crust of Earth. It is 15km - 300km thick and is a rich source of various natural resources. Source: physicalgeography.net
Sources of Natural Resources Slide 31 / 144 With a partner, brainstorm products from the lithosphere. Write some class ideas below. Natural Resources in the Lithosphere Slide 32 / 144 Natural resources that come from the lithosphere include: soil fossil fuels (such as coal, oil and gas) stone, sand and gravel elements and minerals (i.e. silver, copper, salt, lead, aluminum, zinc, gold, diamond, iron, etc...) to grow plants that we eat provides power for vehicles, machines used in agriculture, industry and our homes often used in construction What are some possible ways we could use these natural resources? Click on the box for some examples. has a wide range of uses including machine parts, steel products, and electrical equipment Biosphere Slide 33 / 144 The biosphere is the area of Earth's surface that can support life. It includes the lithosphere, hydrosphere and the lower atmosphere. All biotic parts of nature such as plants and animals live in the biosphere. Source: ucar.edu
Sources of Natural Resources Slide 34 / 144 With a partner, brainstorm products from the biosphere. Write some class ideas below. Biosphere What natural resources from the biosphere are pictured below? How could each be used? Click on each images for the answers. Slide 35 / 144 Timber from forests can be used as construction material for houses. Plants provide food for humans and animals. Animals themselves can be resources because they support plant growth. Wood and other organic matter provide energy. The Sun The Sun is not in any of the previously mentioned spheres because it is not a part of Earth. Despite this, it is still a valuable natural resource. How does our Sun help support life here on Earth? Think about other topics we have covered in science this year. Discuss with your table and then click on the picture to find out! Slide 36 / 144 to harness energy (solar panels) to grow plants for food to support human health (Vitamin D)
Natural Resource Categories Slide 37 / 144 Natural resources can be divided into the following categories: Forest Resources Water Resources Energy Resources Food Resources Mineral Resources We will discuss these categories in detail later in this unit! 9 Natural resources that can provide energy can be found in which "sphere"? (Select all that apply.) Slide 38 / 144 A Atmosphere B Lithosphere C Hydrosphere D Biosphere 10 The biosphere supports living components of nature. Slide 39 / 144 True False
11 Soil, fossil fuels, minerals and gravel can all be found in the. Slide 40 / 144 A B C D biosphere hydrosphere lithosphere atmosphere 12 The biosphere. (Select all that apply.) Slide 41 / 144 A B C D includes part of the atmosphere supports life includes the outer crust of Earth does not include water Slide 42 / 144 Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources Return to Table of Contents
Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Slide 43 / 144 What is the difference between the words renewable and nonrenewable? The pictures below show library books and rechargeable batteries. One is renewable and one is nonrenewable. Which is which? How can you use this example to define the two terms? Nonrenewable Resources Slide 44 / 144 Nonrenewable resources are those that form over very long periods of time and can take millions of years to regenerate. Because they take so long to form, nonrenewable resources are considered to be irreplaceable. Once we use them up, they are essentially gone! Renewable Resources Slide 45 / 144 On the other hand, renewable resources can be replenished or reproduced over a short period of time. This is a bamboo forest in Kyoto, Japan. Bamboo grows incredibly quickly and, thus, is a renewable resource. It has been known to grow up to 250 cm (98 in) in just 24 hours! Bamboo has many uses, including cooking, medicine and construction.
Renewable vs Nonrenewable Slide 46 / 144 Renewable and nonrenewable resources often refer to energy sources. Click here to watch a video comparing renewable and nonrenewable energy. As you watch, answer the following questions: What are three examples of renewable energy sources? Why is coal considered nonrenewable? Over millions of years, intense pressure and temperatures turns buried vegetation into coal. 13 A nonrenewable resource can be replenished, but it would take a very long time. Slide 47 / 144 True False 14 Which of the following is an example of a natural resource that is renewable? Slide 48 / 144 A B C D natural gas iron ore deposits copper radiation from the sun
15 Plants are a nonrenewable resource. Slide 49 / 144 True False Distribution of Natural Resources None of the resources on Earth, renewable or nonrenewable, are evenly distributed. Slide 50 / 144 This means that there are many areas of this world that do not have easy access oil, precious metals or natural gas. Additionally, there are just as many people who do not have access to clean drinking water or plants for food. Oil Reserve Distribution Slide 51 / 144 Oil is not evenly distributed around the world. What types of struggles can this lead to? Oil Reserves by Country
Agriculture Distribution Slide 52 / 144 Even land used for agriculture varies by location. Why is it not possible to have agriculture everywhere? Minerals Distribution Slide 53 / 144 Different minerals can be found all over the world. A lot of these minerals, such as African diamonds, are shipped to other regions. Freshwater Distribution The map shows the amount of water available to people worldwide. Slide 54 / 144 What areas of the world do not have access to much freshwater? Why do you think this may be?
Water Use: USA Slide 55 / 144 This map shows water usage in the United States. How much water does your state use? How does this compare to other states? Water Use: USA Slide 56 / 144 In what ways do you think we are using water? How many categories can you come up with? Write them below and then click in the box to see the distribution of water usage in the United States. Water Usage There are many products that have "hidden" water requirements. For example, raising livestock consumes a large a mount of water. So, every time you eat a hamburger, it costs up to 18,000 gallons of water! Slide 57 / 144 Click here to check your knowledge about water requirements for different products.
16 Renewable resources are evenly distributed while nonrenewable resources are not. Slide 58 / 144 True False Slide 59 / 144 Geological Processes Return to Table of Contents Geological Processes Many of the nonrenewable natural resources that we use were formed millions of years ago due to geological processes, or changes to the materials that make up Earth. Slide 60 / 144 It took millions of years for this iron deposit to form. If we extract it faster than it can be replaced, there will be no more iron here.
Geological Processes Geological processes that affect natural resource formation include: Igneous processes (involves lava or magma) Metamorphic processes (involves heat or pressure) Surface processes Sedimentary processes (involves sediment) Slide 61 / 144 This granite formed when magma cooled slowly underground, an igneous process. Igneous Processes Slide 62 / 144 Igneous processes involve the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. This can result in many mineral resources. Diamond crystals form at depths of 200 km as a result of intense pressure. Magma then carries the crystals to the surface of Earth. Source: mnh.si.edu Hydrothermal Activity Slide 63 / 144 As some magma cools and crystallizes, hot water solutions rich with materials are released. These hydrothermal fluids may seep through cracks in the Earth and produce deposits of important minerals. Large deposits of gold, lead, zinc and silver in the United States are due to hydrothermal activity. Source: web-japan.org "hyrdro" = water "thermal" = heat
Hydrothermal Activity Slide 64 / 144 Hydrothermal fluids are found in the deep ocean as well on Earth's surface in active hot springs. These hydrothermal areas can be rich in sulfide deposits. 17 Igneous processes that form natural resources may involve. (Select all that apply. ) Slide 65 / 144 A B C D magma ammonium hydrothermal fluids cooling and solidification of lava 18 Hydrothermal activity in the deep ocean and in hot springs is a source of. Slide 66 / 144 A B C D diamonds sulfide magma crystals
19 Diamonds are formed at great depths (~200km) and the crystals are carried to the surface by magma. Slide 67 / 144 True False Metamorphic Processes Slide 68 / 144 Contact metamorphism occurs when hot magma seeps into surrounding cooler rock. This causes the surrounding rock to change its form and composition. Some metallic minerals associated with contact metamorphism are zinc, lead, copper and iron. Surface Processes Weathering is a surface process that is eventually responsible for the creation of soil. The materials left over after the rock breaks down are eventually combined with organic material creating soil. Weathering occurs without the rocks moving, so it should not be confused with erosion. Slide 69 / 144
Surface Processes Slide 70 / 144 Physical weathering breaks rocks into smaller fragments with the same chemical makeup as the parent rock. Example: When water freezes in rock cracks, it expands and breaks the rock into pieces. Surface Processes Slide 71 / 144 Chemical weathering results in the production of new minerals with a different chemical composition. Example: Acid rain reacts with rock, causing a chemical change to occur. Surface Processes Freshwater used for human and animal consumption is also affected by surface processes. This water can be found in lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands. Can you think of a process that would change the quality of freshwater available for human consumption? Slide 72 / 144
Surface Processes Slide 73 / 144 When it rains, water also seeps into the soil and down into the rocks beneath. This water becomes stored beneath Earth's surface. Surface Processes Slide 74 / 144 Rocks that are more porous (like a sponge) hold more water.this underground layer of water-bearing rock is called an aquifer. Sedimentary Processes Slide 75 / 144 Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are a natural energy resource that contain solar energy preserved from millions of years ago! When prehistoric animals and plants died, their remains were trapped in sedimentary layers of rock that accumulated with time. Source: www.fi.edu The layers at the bottom were changed by intense heat and pressure and became fossil fuel deposits. This can be extracted today by drilling deep into the land and ocean floor.
20 Contact metamorphism occurs when cool rock surrounds hot. Slide 76 / 144 A B C D rock air magma water 21 Physical and chemical weathering produces soil. Slide 77 / 144 True False 22 A mineral that undergoes chemical weathering will produce smaller identical minerals. Slide 78 / 144 True False
23 To extract oil, one would only need to drill into Earth's surface until a sedimentary layer that is about 20 years old is reached. Slide 79 / 144 True False 24 The amount of water stored underground depends on which of the following? (Select all that apply. ) Slide 80 / 144 A B C D How porous the rock is Surface processes Rainwater The water cycle Slide 81 / 144 Human Impacts Return to Table of Contents
Natural Resources and Population Slide 82 / 144 As the human population grows, does the demand for natural resources increase or decrease? The demand for natural resources increases. Natural Resources and Population Slide 83 / 144 The increased demand on natural resources results in a significantly altered biosphere. This impacts natural habitats and species survival. Natural Resource Categories Recall the 5 categories of resources and list them in the circles below. Refer to slide #38 if you get stuck. Slide 84 / 144 Humans impact each of these categories.
Natural Resource Categories Slide 85 / 144 Can you think of examples of how humans impact each of the categories? Write your ideas in the boxes. Forest Resources Water Resources Energy Resources Food Resources Mineral Resources Forest Resources Slide 86 / 144 When large expanses of forests are cut down it is called deforestation. Deforestation occurs for a variety of reasons. How many can you think of? Source: worldwildlife.org Deforestation Slide 87 / 144 Large expanses of forests are cut down to provide lumber for fuel, wood and paper products. Forests are also cut down in order to extract minerals such as copper and gold from the Earth.
Deforestation Slide 88 / 144 As the world population continues to increase, there is a demand for more food. As a result, deforestation occurs in order to use the land for agriculture or cattle grazing. Impacts of Deforestation Slide 89 / 144 Much of the deforestation occurs in rainforests and in underdeveloped, poorer countries. There are many consequences to deforestation. Brainstorm some positive and negative results below. Good Bad Deforestation & Global Warming Slide 90 / 144 All plants conduct photosynthesis. As part of this process, plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen. Additionally, clearing forests by burning adds a lot of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Think about what you know about global warming. Does deforestation make global warming more or less intense? Click below to check your answer. Removing entire forests increases CO 2 in the atmosphere. This holds in more of the sun's energy, making the global temperature increase.
Deforestation & Biodiversity Slide 91 / 144 Rainforests are home to some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. Healthy biodiversity plays an important role in: medical discoveries protection of water resources recovery from disasters climate stability crop development Deforestation & Biodiversity Slide 92 / 144 We lose about 50,000 species a year due to the destruction of the rainforest habitat. Deforestation & The Water Cycle Trees are a part of the water cycle. Water is absorbed by the roots and evaporated from the leaves into the atmosphere. Slide 93 / 144 How will removing trees affect the water cycle? Click below to check your answer. When trees are cut down, not as much water is added to the atmosphere. This can lead to dryer climate and even drought conditions.
Deforestation & Soil Erosion The roots of trees help to stabilize the soil. Also, forests are filled with a layer of leaf litter that protects the soil underneath. When deforestation occurs, the soil is unprotected and easily washes away with wind or water. Slide 94 / 144 This area has been cleared of trees and most ground cover. Soil erosion will happen easily and can even lead to a landslide. 25 Deforestation may result in which of the following? (Select all that apply. ) Slide 95 / 144 A B C D more medical discoveries endangered species increased standard of living for some people changes in climate 26 The use of natural resources has with time due to the growth of the human population on Earth. Slide 96 / 144 A B C increased decreased not changed
27 The amount of both carbon dioxide and moisture in the atmosphere increases as deforestation increases. Slide 97 / 144 True False 28 The of trees holds soil together helping to prevent. Slide 98 / 144 A B C D leaves, floods roots, landslides leaves, soil loss roots, biodiversity 29 Deforestation only has negative impacts for humans and animals on Earth. Slide 99 / 144 True False
Water Overuse As a result of water overuse, stores of water (aquifers) are being depleted faster than they can be refilled. Slide 100 / 144 The map below shows areas of the country that have seen a drop in the amount of groundwater that is available. image from ga.water.usgs.gov Water Resources Although water is considered a renewable resource, areas of the world often experience water shortages. Slide 101 / 144 What activities can you think of that would lead to a shortage? Water Overuse Slide 102 / 144 Humans in many developed countries like the United States often overuse water. This can happen in every day activities like showers and brushing your teeth. It can also happen in agriculture and in the production of goods in factories and power plants. How much water do you use every day? Click here to calculate your water usage.
Water Pollution Slide 103 / 144 Without water, humans and all other animals would cease to exist. Despite this, a large amount of our water here on Earth gets polluted! This water is often polluted by pesticides being sprayed on crops, sewage, or chemical waste from industries. 30 Humans will always have enough water because it is a renewable resource. Slide 104 / 144 True False 31 Which of the following activities may lead to water pollution and overuse? (Select all that apply. ) Slide 105 / 144 A B C agriculture mining manufacturing
32 Groundwater has depleted in the last several decades as indicated by decreased water levels in. Slide 106 / 144 A B C D lakes aquifers oceans rivers Mineral Resources Slide 107 / 144 Minerals are extracted from the lithosphere through mining activities. Mining operations deplete the available land that could be used for agriculture or habitats. Impacts of Mining Mining operations also lead to the pollution of soil and surface water due to chemicals used in the mining process. Slide 108 / 144 Taking metals out of rock (a process known as smelting) also leads to atmospheric pollution.
Food Resources Today's food resources come from three main sources: agriculture, animals and fishing. The production of food is often unable to keep up with the expanding population. Slide 109 / 144 To keep up with the increasing need for food, forests, grasslands and wetlands are cleared for farmland. This has the same effects as deforestation. The Loss of Fertile Soil Slide 110 / 144 Each time a farmer plants and harvests a crop, the soil that is left behind has less nutrients than it did at the start. Over time, these nutrients will be replenished naturally. Because of the increased demand for food, however, these fertile soils are being depleted faster than they can recover. Impacts of Livestock Slide 111 / 144 An increase in the demand for food for livestock requires more land and water. Eating livestock (meat) requires more land per unit of food than eating grains. As a result, many people in poor, underdeveloped countries do not get enough to eat.
Impacts of Overfishing Slide 112 / 144 Overfishing occurs when more so many fish are taken that the fish population does not recover. If a certain species of marine life collapses, it can affect other marine organisms. This impacts the health of our oceans and marine ecosystems. 33 Biodiversity and available land for habitats are at risk due to. (Select all that apply. ) Slide 113 / 144 A B C D deforestation mining agriculture water use 34 Agricultural practices ensure that there is plenty of food for everybody on the planet. Slide 114 / 144 True False
Energy Resources Slide 115 / 144 Make a list of the things in your life that rely on fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas. Fossil Fuels Slide 116 / 144 Many things that we use on a daily basis rely on the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. This provides us with energy for transportation, electricity, and industry. As population increases, the demand for these fossil fuels increases as well. Are these resources renewable or nonrenewable? Effects of Fossil Fuels Slide 117 / 144 Burning fossil fuels results in poor air quality due to the release of pollutants like carbon monoxide and sulfur. This can lead to smog and acid rain. What effect can this have on an ecosystem? Effects of acid rain, woods, Jizera Mountains, Czech Republic
Impact of Drilling Slide 118 / 144 Drilling for oil can potentially lead to oil spills that pollute the land and water. This has dire consequences for species that live near oil rigs, including humans. Not all oil rigs are on land. Click here to see how humans drill for oil underwater. In 2010, a large oil spill occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. Click here to see some of the effects of this disastser. Fossil Fuels and Global Warming Slide 119 / 144 Burning fossil fuels also releases large amounts of carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) into the atmosphere. This contributes to global warming. We will be spending much more time discussing global warming and global climate change in the next unit! 35 The quality and amount of soil can be affected by which of the following human activities? (Select all that apply. ) Slide 120 / 144 A B C D mining deforestation agriculture burning fossil fuels
36 Overfishing only affects the specific fish that is caught. Slide 121 / 144 True False 37 When humans burn fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas, pollutants like and sulfur enter the atmosphere and may lead to and acid rain. Slide 122 / 144 A B C D oil, smog carbon dioxide, smelting carbon monoxide, smog pesticides, oil spills 38 Burning fossil fuels and deforestation are both human activities that contribute to rising global temperatures. Slide 123 / 144 True False
Slide 124 / 144 Reducing our Ecological Footprint Return to Table of Contents Ecological Footprint Slide 125 / 144 This photo was taken at a Florida state park. Can you describe the meaning of the quotation? Source: www.floridastateparks.org Ecological Footprint Slide 126 / 144 The amount of Earth's resources that we use leaves a "footprint" on Earth. What does this mean? What is an ecological footprint? Just like a footprint in the sand, this mark that we leave on the Earth will remain for a long time.
Ecological Footprint The ecological footprint of humans is how much land and water a population requires to produce all the resources it consumes and to absorb the waste it generates. Slide 127 / 144 The larger our footprint, the larger the demand for Earth's resources and the larger the damage on the environment. Click on the Earth to calculate your ecological footprint! Ecological Footprint Per Capita Slide 128 / 144 Different countries have different populations. For example, there are many more people living in the United States than Canada, Bolivia, and most other countries in the world. Because of this, a country's ecological footprint is determined per capita. Per capita means the ecological footprint is divided by the population of a country to determine the average per person. A larger footprint per capita means that a larger demand is being placed on Earth's resources. 39 Our ecological footprint has been increasing with time as we require less natural resources due to advancements in technology. Slide 129 / 144 True False
40 Ecological footprint per capita refers to the footprint of a nation divided by its. Slide 130 / 144 A B C D biodiversity land area population national debt 41 Having a large ecological footprint per capita always means that the country has a large population. Slide 131 / 144 True False Ecological Footprint per Capita Map Slide 132 / 144 The ecological footprint per capita map on the next slide is based on five demands we place on Earth: Agriculture (crops and grazing) Forestry products Carbon use (from burning fossil fuels) Fishing Land use (for urban development, mining, industrial land use, and residential)
Ecological Footprint per Capita Map Slide 133 / 144 The darker a country is shaded, the larger ecological footprint per capita. How does the USA compare to the rest of the world? Ecological Overshoot Slide 134 / 144 We are currently in a state of ecological overshoot. This means that we are using more natural resources than can be replenished. Source: www.wwf.panda.org Look at the biocapacity line. Describe what is happening. Look at the ecological footprint line. Describe what is happening. Click here to watch a video about ecological overshoot. Looking Forward If we continue our current behaviors, what are some possible outcomes for the planet? Slide 135 / 144 Let's brainstorm some ideas and list them here...
Looking Forward Slide 136 / 144 If we continue activities that place us in a state of ecological overshoot, we might run out of precious resources. There is no guarantee that there will be enough natural resources to sustain life on Earth in the future! We need to make a shift from non-sustainable activities and technologies to those that will do less harm to our Earth. What Changes Should We Make? So are we just supposed to stop living the way we do? Slide 137 / 144 Is the solution to get rid of all of our cars? Should we stop growing food and using water? Should we throw out our phones, computers, lights and TVs and simply not use any more electricity? Sustainability Slide 138 / 144 While we might be able to reduce our use of some resources, others (such as food and water) are essential for life. This is where sustainability comes in. To be sustainable we must be able to meet our current resource demands while at the same time ensuring two things: 1) Resources are protected from being completely used up. 2) Ecosystems and environments remain healthy and negative impacts from humans are reduced.
42 Sustainability means that we are meeting our demands while protecting our resources. Slide 139 / 144 True False 43 Sustainability solutions require both individual effort and city, state, nation and world effort. Slide 140 / 144 True False Sustainable Solutions Project Slide 141 / 144 To protect our environment, many cities have started sustainability efforts. In your group, research sustainable efforts and report your findings in a poster. Sustainability
Sustainable Solutions Venn Diagram Slide 142 / 144 Based on your research, the list that follows on the next page are just a few examples of working sustainable solutions. For each, identify what aspect of the environment it helps to reduce human impact (air quality, food, etc) and place it in the Venn diagram appropriately. Sustainable Solutions for Venn Diagram Slide 143 / 144 use cleaner energy sources (biofuels) improve water treatment plants use renewable energy sources (wind, solar) reduce meat consumption install catalytic converters in vehicles recycle materials use energy efficient bulbs and appliances recycle water build rain water collection systems use indigenous plants reduce the use of fossil fuels update water pipes protect and build greenspaces and parks rotate crops use solar panels (for hot water and lighting) improve non-vehicle transportation options (for bikers and pedestrians) AIR WATER Slide 144 / 144 FOOD BIODIVERSITY