Biosphere Worksheet

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Biosphere Worksheet

 

 

 

Section A: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

 

  1. Define biosphere. Describe the part of the biosphere where humans can survive.
  2. Based on this week’s required readings, what are the main causes of threats to the biosphere?
  3. Define sustainability. What do scientists predict will happen in Earth’s future if we do not increase our sustainability practices?

 

Section B: Fill in the chart with complete sentences.

 

For each item listed below, identify one related threat to the biosphere. Then, describe business practices that may cause this problem. Finally, describe alternative business practices that may help reduce or avoid this problem.

 

 

 

Threats

Business practices

Alternatives

Food

 

 

 

Water

 

 

 

Energy

 

 

 

Pollution

 

 

 

Species

 

 

 

Atmosphere

 

 

 

Ecological disaster

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section C: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

 

  1. Based on this week’s required readings, summarize the accepted positions on causes of global climate change. Then, conduct an Internet search on opposition of accepted causes of climate change. On what points do they differ? Cite at least two APA-formatted sources to support your points.
  2. Which perspective do you agree with? Why?

 

 

 

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