Global
Far-Reaching Impacts
In this guide we examine human impacts on environments and species.
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Global Lecture Guide Contents
This guide and lecture material are assessed on the weekly quiz.
Global Objectives
Pollution
Provide examples of point source and non-point source water pollution; and list common soil contaminants and their possible impacts.
Climate Change
Describe current climate changes, including trends in surface temperature, ice, sea level, and ocean acidity; list potential impacts of climate change predicted by climate models as well as proposed solutions; and list the characteristics of quality science information sources.
Endangered Species
List and describe the factors that typically put species in danger of extinction; and provide examples of strategies used to attempt to save species from extinction.
Microhabitats
Provide examples of different microhabitats within larger ecosystems; describe what is happening to North American bats and why their loss may be significant; and tell the story of the Devil’s Hole pupfish, including how subtle changes in its microhabitat may lead to extinction.
