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0.5 Sustainability

Last updated 7 months ago
16 questions
Sustainability Intro
Observe the 2 drink containers on the lab bench. Imagine each holds 12oz of Sprite.
On your own~ Think and Write:
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DESCRIBE TWO differences between these two containers?

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IDENTIFY which would you purchase and EXPLAIN why?

Sustainability Video
WATCH Video: What is Sustainability?
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Define sustainability

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Look again at the containers above: IDENTIFY which you think is a more sustainable container? EXPLAIN why?

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

Easter Island
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Where is Easter Island?

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IDENTIFY how did the island got its name?

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EXPLAIN how do we know that Polynesians were the ones to colonize Easter Island?

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EXPLAIN how is the island different today than it was when the Polynesians first colonized it?

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DESCRIBE a watershed?

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IDENTIFY how long does it take for water in the atmosphere to be fully replaced?

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Define groundwater and water table.

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IDENTIFY the role do trees take in the water cycle?

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DESCRIBE what happened to the water cycle on the island when the forests disappeared?

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What is the point of the Easter Island story?

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EXPLAIN how can we take the story of Easter Island and relate it to what is happening on the planet now?