Week 2 Case-In-Point Analysis / SCI 362

Select one Case-In-Point presented in Ch. 3–5 of Environment.

·         Life Without the Sun

·         How Humans have Affected the Antarctic Food Web

·         Species Richness in Lake Victoria

·         Hurricane Katrina

Write a 700- to 900-word analysis of the selected case in Word Document format. In your analysis, include the following:

·         Identify any unintended consequences of humankind’s activities that have led to environmental problems.

·         Describe how scientific or technological activities are exacerbating or improving the existing situation.

·         Discuss how a proper application of the scientific method could have helped the problem.

·         Address any alternative solutions beyond the scientific method.

Format your analysis consistent with APA guidelines.  Format your assignment to include in-text citations and a reference page.