Environmental Science

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This is three different Discussion 250 for each of the discussions and 2 sources for each discussion a total of 750 words please separate the discussion  Unit 3 Discussion A: Everglades (LO8)  Visit, at minimum, the following websites for the Florida Everglades:  Everglades – Geology Everglades – Nature and Science Everglades – Animals  After viewing the websites for the Florida Everglades, answer the questions below in your own words. It is unacceptable to copy and paste text from the site, and evidence of such will result in a zero for the assignment. Provide complete yet concise answer to each of the following questions.  Describe how the landscape of south Florida is related to glaciation. Describe and explain the various human impacts on the Everglades. Describe the various types of habitats present in the Everglades. Part 2 Instructions  After viewing the websites for the Florida Everglades and any other website you have researched, answer the questions below for ONE of the following organisms. [Be sure to put Your Animal Name as the subject of this discussion message].  Animals:  Wood Stork Roseate Spoonbill West Indian Manatee Liguus Tree Snail American Alligator  Questions:  Is it an herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore? At what trophic level(s) does it feed (might take some estimation for certain prey items)? How do human activities affect this organism?     Unit 3 Discussion B: Endangered Species (LO8) Visit the World Wild Life link to view a list of endangered species:  https://www.worldwildlife.org/species Select any species classified as endangered and do further research on issues and conditions threatening that animal. Present a solution for its preservation. Cite your sources. Once you have made your initial post, critique the solutions presented by at least two of your classmates with whom you disagree. ALWAYS cite all your sources in MLA or APA format and respond to at least TWO classmates (see discussion grading rubric).  Unit 4 Discussion: Energy  Unit 4 Discussion: Energy  All energy sources have an environmental impact. Using the map provided or the website listed below, identify types of power plants near your home. In 250 words or more, describe ways to reduce negative environmental impacts of the energy source(s) near your home. Include the costs of these measures. Do you think the advantages are worth the cost of these changes? Why or why not?  https://www.eia.gov/state/maps.php      Unit 5 Discussion: Climate Change  Climate change has been heavily studied and reported in the media. For this discussion each student should read the peer reviewed article below and also pick one or more news articles discussing the same topic. After reading the articles address the questions below.  Everyone read the original peer reviewed article: Widespread Biological Response to Rapid Warming on the Antarctic Peninsula  In addition choose one or more of the following news articles to read:  Forbes National Geographic CNN Washington Post Australian Broadcasting Corporation  Address the following questions:  Summarize the peer review article in your own words.  Compare the peer review article to one (or more) of the news articles. In particular discuss what ideas were the main focus of each and the predictions each made. Did you note any biases in either source? Which source did you prefer and why?