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Name: Ezra Stockwell Date:1/24/21 Instructor: Professor Demarest

Online Scavenger Hunt for Success The Basics (each question worth 5 point) 20 pts total 1. From the first section in the book what are 5 environmental concerns you will learn about in this class? a. Health. And Hunger b. Climate Change c. Biodiversity Loss d. Water Quality/Quantity e. Pollution 2. Every field is impacted by the environment, be it being the source or a product, source of a service, a concern to meet an environmental regulation…. How do you feel learning about the environment will impact your future career? I am currently studying Elementary Education and Special Education but in the future, I plan is to teach around the world. By doing this I will be constantly living and experiencing different countries and environments. Therefore I think that it is important to be educated in the ways that I can have a good impact on each environment while traveling throughout different places. Also as a future educator I think being aware of the issues the environment faces is the type of knowledge we should be share and expressing from a young age so they are more aware in the future. 3. Everything is made from chemicals. In blogs or news articles, you might hear about chemicals being a concern, but this is too vague. For example you can say water is a problem because it is a chemical, but this is still not saying why. Find an example of a chemical you want to learn about. a. What is this chemical made from? Radon is a natural decay composed of uranium and radium, which can be found in rocks and soils b. How can it be helpful? At low levels, like in most American homes, it can reduce chances of lung cancer by 60% c. What it is likely to pollute (air, water, or land)? Radon is a colorless and odorless gas therefore it is a air pollutant d. How can the problem be lessened? Test Radon levels and be sure to maintain radon reduction systems

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Provide a full reference for your authoritative source you used to answer this question Health Risk of Radon. (2020, November 20). Retrieved January 28, 2021, from https://www.epa.gov/radon/health-risk-radon 4. Ozone is a complex chemical. In the1980’s a big concern was the hole in the ozone. What is the current status of the ozone hole? Now, you might hear more about ozone warning while driving. What causes this and why is it is problem? What references did you use to answer this question? In 2020, from mid-August to September the Arctic Ozone hole was the largest and longest lasting holes since they began recording them just over 40 years ago. Due to the cold vortex Due to the extremely cold vortex this ozone hole remained until it closed in December of 2020. Ozone depletion is a side effect of CFC’s and Halons that are released into the air and break down the molecules of the ozone which reduces radiation absorption. NASA Ozone Watch: Education. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2021, from https://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/education/index.html Record-breaking 2020 ozone hole closes. (2021, January 06). Retrieved January 28, 2021, from https://public.wmo.int/en/media/news/record-breaking-2020-ozone-hole-closes Is There a Connection Between the Ozone Hole and Global Warming? Union of Concerned Scientists. https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/ozone-hole-and-global-warming. Completing Research (5 points each- 3 for correct example, 2 for reason) 20 pts total In science a research paper needs to have authoritative sources and all facts need to be cited. This does not mean you want to have lots of quotes, but instead paraphrase your material and cite the source Many times if it tempting to use popular media as a source. However, this means it could be biased. Go to: https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/ 1. Find one source that could be considered Left biased and explain why This source is considered to be left biased because it makes it out as though all allegations made by Trump are in valid or bad with no explanation and was said by Biden. Media Bias Fact Check. (2021, January 09). The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 1/10/2021. Retrieved from https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/2021/01/10/the-latest-fact-checks-curated-by-mediabias-fact-check-1-10-2021/ 2. Find one source that could be considered right biased and explain why This source shows a right biased because it discusses scenarios of conservatives sorrowing and attacking the capitol. It also discusses the BLM movement and riots were unacceptable but had no claims against the caption attack. © 2018. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

Media Bias Fact Check. (2021, January 09). The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 1/10/2021. Retrieved from https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/2021/01/10/thelatest-fact-checks-curated-by-media-bias-fact-check-1-10-2021/ 3. Find a source that is considered conspiracy-pseudoscience and explain why with an example of pseudoscience This is source would be considered a conspiracy-pseudoscience because the allegations made about Trump being charged with obstruction are all hear say and there is no facts or evidence to support what they are saying. Thomsen, J. (2019, July 24). Mueller: Trump could be charged with obstruction of justice after leaving office. Retrieved from https://thehill.com/policy/nationalsecurity/454502-mueller-trump-could-be-charged-with-obstruction-of-justice-after 4. Find a pro-science source that might be ok for a research paper to get more current information then a peer reviewed source. This is considered to be a pro-science source because it is discussing different scientific topics some of them having to do with planes, drones and space satellites. Phelps, M. (2020, November 19). The Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet Gets Even More Super. Retrieved from https://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/more-super-superhornet-180976338/ Citing and referencing help (each topic 10 pts) 30pts total Using the library, find 3 separate articles to help you write about 3 of the following topics below (remember to choose 3 topics, not just 1). Please pick 3 topics from this list: endangered species, environmental toxin, farming, sustainable building materials, or water pollution to answering the following questions: 1. Why would you use this article? (3 pts) I.

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Endangered species: This source shares the different ways in which we as people can interact better in order to protect these endangered species. Specifically, they discuss the issue at hand and why and how this species are becoming endangered. Environmental toxins: This source gives information and context on the environmental toxins we may see that can contribute to the contraction of disease. Water pollution: This source shares context about the government’s control over water regulations and being sure that the water used is safe.

2. Create a full reference for this source (2 pts) Freire de Sá Cordeiro, W. P., Laurênio de Melo, A., & Ferreira de Sales, M. (2020). A New Endangered Species of Tragia (Euphorbiaceae) from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Systematic Botany, 45(4), 839+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A645130063/AONE? u=canyonuniv&sid=AONE&xid=503d68cd © 2018. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

New Disease Progression Findings from Lamar University Described (Environmental Toxins dcbjdskj and Alzheimer's Disease Progression). (2020). Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week Rajkumar, N. (2014). Governance of shale gas in India: issues and challenges. International Energy Law Review, 32(6), 208-211. 3. Paraphrase a fact from this source and insert an in-text citation (2.5pts) Endangered species are important to be preserved because each specific species helps the environment in some way (Freire de Sa Cordeiro, et al., 2020) Environmental factors have been reported to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s (Lamar University, 2020). Water becomes diluted due to tourist activity, poor sewage facility, and insufficient water management (Rajkumar, 2014). 4. Find a quote Create an in-text citation (2.5pts) “Despite efforts during recent decades by taxonomists and systematists to elucidate the problems of the genus Tragia” (Freire de Sa Cordeiro, et al., 2020). “Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia” (Lamar University, 2020). “The Yamuna river is severely polluted and needs urgent revival” (Rajkumar, 2014, para 1).

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