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Chapter 11 Discussion Forum 2

First Assignment 300 words

Respond to #1 in the discussion forum. 1. In response to allegations of racial profiling (an abuse of discretion), a number of law enforcement agencies have adopted new policies and procedures to control traffic enforcement activities by their officers. Search the Internet for reports on racial profiling. Try key words “racial profiling” or “driving while black.” Also, go to  http://www.officer.comLinks to an external site., and look for some agency reports.

What departments have adopted new policies and procedures to control traffic enforcement activities by their officers?

Exactly what do these policies and procedures involve?

Some policies involve only the collection of data on traffic stops. What other kinds of controls have been adopted?

Do you think they will be effective in controlling discretion?

Will data collection control discretion? That is, will officers avoid questionable actions if they know they have to report them? Or will data collection deter them from taking any kind of law enforcement action?

Second Assignment (500 words)

Discussion # 3- Greenhouse Effect

This Discussion 3- Greenhouse Effect is based on a weather topic/issue covered on pages 68 to 69 of your textbook. Starting with these pages, you should also attempt to read or watch as much of the following information sources on this issue:

 

Videos

1 Greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases| Global change| AP Environmental science| Khan Academy - YouTubeLinks to an external site.

2. Gre nhouse Effect and Global Warming | Environmental Science | LetsTuteLinks to an external site.

3. How Do Greenhouse Gases Actually Work? - YouTubeLinks to an external site.

Readings 

1.  What is the greenhouse effect? – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet (nasa.gov)Links to an external site.

2. Gre nhouse effect - Understanding Global Change (berkeley.edu)Links to an external site.

3.  Consequences of the greenhouse effect - IberdrolaLinks to an external site.

Then, in your own words, respond to the following questions in an essay format.  It's best to use the attached rubric when submitting your work.  Please break your response into paragraphs that address each of the grading criteria listed therein.

Your response should address the following questions as listed in the rubric, and specific guiding readings and videos are listed to assist you.

1. What is the greenhouse effect, and how does it work? 5 points - ( recommended - video 1 and reading 1 above)

2. Lis  and describe the nature of at least four greenhouse gases; 4 points- ( recommended - video 3, reading 2) 

3. Ite ize and briefly describe at least  four consequences of the greenhouse effect -4 points, recommended  video 2, and reading 3)

4. Describe the contributions of at least four types of human activities that affect or influence the greenhouse effect  4 points ( video 3) 

NOTE—You are urged to review the assigned materials as often as possible to understand the concept of the greenhouse effect.