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8/24 Sustainability Activity

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Observe the 2 drink containers on the lab bench. Imagine each holds 12oz of Sprite.
On your own~ Think and Write:
Question 1
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What are some differences between these two containers?

Question 2
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Which would you purchase and why?

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https://www.pbs.org/video/lexicon-sustainability-what-is-sustainability/
Question 3
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Define sustainability

Question 4
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Look again at the containers above: Which do you think is a more sustainable container? Why?

Question 5
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What additional information would you want to know about each package to make a more informed decision regarding its sustainability?

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Question 6
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Where is Easter Island?

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Question 7
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How did it get its name?

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Question 8
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How do we know that Polynesians were the ones to colonize Easter Island?

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Question 9
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How is the island different today than it was when the Polynesians first colonized it?

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Question 10
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What is a watershed?

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Question 11
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How long does it take for water in the atmosphere to be fully replaced?

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Question 12
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Define groundwater and water table.

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Question 13
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What role do trees take in the water cycle?

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Question 14
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What happened to the water cycle on the island when the forests disappeared?

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Question 15
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What is the point of the Easter Island story?

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Question 16
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How can we take the story of Easter Island and relate it to what is happening on the planet now?