Category: Environmental Science

You must have a strong knowledge of hydrology and Excel skills to complete this.
Attached is a hydrology assignment. Please read and complete all questions and all parts of the assignment.
I have also attached all of the Excel sheets for the assignment.
I am really having trouble making sense of it. Please help!

Instruction
Watch the two following videos. Look at this short information page on “the big trees” from the National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/bigtrees.htm
Use the materials and PowerPoint on Forests. You may use any other credible sources as well. We will discuss in class in our Teams; then, after class submit your individual response as a Word document.
Answer these three questions in your own words (5 points for each):
Is fire good or bad for the Giant Sequoia trees? Explain and discuss.
What measures would you propose to educate the public about the role of fire for these trees? Consider species survival, biodiversity, cultural or aesthetic value, recreational (tourism) value, or any other reasons. Hint: you could also frame this using the three pillars of sustainability.
What impact do human populations have on giant sequoia trees? Explain.

PBS video on Fire in the Giant Sequoia Trees

National Geographic video on Giant Sequoia trees and fire

part one:
#1. In one paragraph or less (just 4-5 sentences), what is your personal environmental ethic? An environmental ethic might be what are your values and beliefs about the importance of the environment or nature in our modern world.
#2 What is the biggest environmental issue in your opinion?
#3 Who has been the most influential in shaping your views on the environment?
part two:
Watch the BIC Sustainability video available from YuJa Media in this course or the link below AND the Sustainability video from class on last Thursday or the link below. Answer the following questions:
Which of the three pillars of sustainability (environmental, social economic) do you find the most compelling for looking at and finding solutions to environmental issues/problems? Why? Explain your choice in your own words and support your answers using concepts/ideas from this first topic/Chapter.
How might your chosen pillar of environmental sustainability relate to your major, academic degree, or chosen profession? Explain and discuss.
Submit to iLearn as a Word Doc.

Watch the two following videos. Look at this short information page on “the big trees” from the National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/bigtrees.htm
Use the materials and PowerPoint on Forests. You may use any other credible sources as well. We will discuss in class in our Teams; then, after class submit your individual response as a Word document.
Answer these three questions in your own words (5 points for each):
Is fire good or bad for the Giant Sequoia trees? Explain and discuss.
What measures would you propose to educate the public about the role of fire for these trees? Consider species survival, biodiversity, cultural or aesthetic value, recreational (tourism) value, or any other reasons. Hint: you could also frame this using the three pillars of sustainability.
What impact do human populations have on giant sequoia trees? Explain.

PBS video on Fire in the Giant Sequoia Trees

National Geographic video on Giant Sequoia trees and fire

Writing Assignment 1
Watch the video entitled “Kiss the Ground”, and discuss the following questions.
1. Give a brief overview of the video.
2. Who is/are affected by the issues of industrial agriculture?
3. What are some of the biggest barriers to adoption for farmers who are attempting to implement regenerative practices?
4. Challenges for sourcing more regenerative food
5. What are some issues to be aware of before going to the grocery store or restaurant?
6. What are your opinions on regenerative farming and
7. What from this film impacted you the most
Kiss The Ground (youtube.com)

You will build a PowerPoint lecture for Chapter 2.
It will be graded on the following:
1) creativity/ design
2) thoroughness of the chapter material covered in PowerPoint
3) use visuals such as video clips, pictures, diagrams, charts , etc., to enhance the presentation.
The chapter is in the attached file
Requirements: Follow the instructions

You will build a PowerPoint lecture for Chapter 2.
It will be graded on the following:
1) creativity/ design
2) thoroughness of the chapter material covered in PowerPoint
3) use visuals such as video clips, pictures, diagrams, charts , etc., to enhance the presentation.
The chapter is in the attached file
Requirements: Follow the instructions

Hi! Thank you so much! By any chance can you please provide explanations and answers to the following homework sheets I was assigned. I am immensely grateful for your help. Thank you so much for responding to these questions.

Instructions
Please answer the following:
According to the “The Evolving Terrorist Threat:” article by Joshua Sinai, several examples of the types of warfare terrorists generally employ to achieve their objectives were listed. What were they and how does each empower the terrorist?
According to Gerstein, general agreement now exists that terrorists are “rational” actors. Their actions may not be understood by their victims or the governments and law enforcement agencies that attempt to deal with these threats, but they are far from random irrational acts. Chose a side of this argument and support it with a minimum of three different references.
This is a 2 part question 1) Fully explain the CBRN agent threat posed by the group in the video “Rajneeshpuram: An Experiment to Provoke God” (the video can be found in the Week 4 Lesson); 2) and expound on if the key CBRN agent(s) threat they used in their actions is or is not a threat to our homeland today. Base your answer to the second part of the question upon additional research you conduct from the Internet or other reliable sources.
Fully explain the threat posed by 4th Generation (Novichuk) Chemical Weapons. How have they been used by the Russian government and what makes them different from previous types of chemical weapons. Your answers should be based upon class readings and additional research you conduct from the Internet or other reliable academic sources.
There are many questions surrounding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is agreed upon by most that the origins are from Wuhan, China. Based upon your readings and other scholarly works (sorry no conspiracy theories), is it possible that the COVID-19 outbreak was a purposeful act? Would it be possible for a terrorist group to recreate the damage caused by this pandemic using a Biological Weapon?
Technical Requirements
Your paper must be at a minimum of 5 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit). Each answer must be a minimum of one full page.
Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.
Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.
Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.

my last name begin W
For this discussion thread, we are going to simulate a virtual town hall.
The Scenario: The city council has approved a plan to build a nuclear power plant in your city. A small group of residents are against the plan. They are going to meet with city council members to discuss their concerns.
For the purposes of this discussion thread, you will play the part of either a city council member or a member of the public.
If your last name begins with A-M: You are a resident against the nuclear power plant. Prepare a brief statement that you will share with the city council outlining your primary reason for opposing the plan. (Be sure to view the thread first and be sure to share original content). Link to sources that support your statement.
If your last name begins with N-Z: You are a city council member who supports the nuclear power plant. Prepare a brief statement in support of the development of a nuclear power plant. Be specific and link to sources that support your statement.
For full credit, create a second post in response to an opposing view. In a debate or discussion, people often argue from different points of view. If an argument is very convincing to you, you can let the other person know that you agree with their point or that you accept that their point is true.