SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF NATURAL
SCIENCES
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SCHOOL OF NATURAL
SCIENCES

MODULE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND

2 PROBLEMS
UNIT 1 Problems in the Atmosphere

Name: Clarence Angelo Lupin C. Garrido Course Code: 9312 Score:

NOTE: This is a summative activity. Your score will be a part of your computed grade.

INSTRUCTION: You may encode your answers or print this out and hand write your answers. If you
print it out, please write clearly and legibly, take a clear picture of your output, and upload in
the same EVALUATE link.

IDENTIFICATION: Provide the required information. 15 POINTS

1. The process whereby atmospheric gases Wet Deposition

mix
with suspended water in the atmosphere
and are then washed out through rain,
snow, or fog.
2. The process of planting large numbers of Afforestation
trees on land which has few or no trees on it.
3. This is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere Troposphere
where nearly all-weather conditions take
place.
4. This refers to the ongoing rise of the average Global Warming
temperature of the Earth's climate system.
5. It refers to the replanting of trees on land that Reforestation
has previously had trees, but where these
were
cut down recently.
6. This refers to any significant change in the Climate Change
measures of climate lasting for an extended
period of time
7. These include all chemicals that are emitted Primary Air Pollutants
directly into the air from natural processes
and human activities and that are build up
to
harmful levels.
8. It is natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in Fossil Fuel
the geological past from the remains of
living
organisms.
9. It refers to the cutting, clearing, and removal Deforestation
of
rainforest or related ecosystems into less bio-
diverse ecosystems.
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10. It is a greenhouse gas that is produced by Methane
the anaerobic decay of organic matter.
11. An international treaty that aimed to Montreal Protocol on Substances That
regulate Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987
the production and use of chemicals that

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layer
12. It is a type of high-frequency Radiofrequency Radiation
electromagnetic
radiation that can damage living tissue.
13. It is the layer of the atmosphere where a Stratosphere
substantial amount of ozone is found.
14. It refers to the natural process that warms the Greenhouse Effect
Earth's surface.
15. The key greenhouse gas produced from Carbon Dioxide
burning of fossil fuel by humans.

ODD-ONE-OUT: Write the letter of the word that DOES NOT belong in the list; then, identify the
category/characteristic of the other three words (considering our topic Problems in the
Atmosphere). 16 POINTS

Choices O Category / Characteristic of the other 3

d
d
ite
m
Example: Answ

A. Nitrogen er: Major gases / abundant gases in the atmosphere

B. Argon
C. Hydrogen C
D. Oxygen
A. methane 1. D Greenhouse gases
B. carbon dioxide
C. water
vapor D.
argon
A. solar 2. A Elements of nature
B. wat
er C.
earth
D. wind
A. natural 3. B Fossil fuels
gas
B. biodiesel
C. crude oil
D. coal
A. earthquake 4. A Effects of Global Warming
B. glacial retreat
C. desertification
D. coral bleaching
A. 5. B Dealing with Global Warming
afforestation
B.
deforestation
C. reforestation
D.Crop management

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tetrachlori
de
B. sulfur dioxide
C. nitrogen oxide
D. carbon monoxide
A. Kerosene 7. D Solid fuels
for cooking
B. charcoal grill
C. smokestacks
of factories
D. Products with
VOCs
A. chlorofluorocarbon 8. A Non-toxic gases
s
B. halons
C. methyl bromide
D. ammonia gas

ESSAY: Answer concisely. Limit your answer to the space provided. 9 POINTS

In your opinion, could climate change lead to the end of life on Earth? Why or why not?

- All RCP scenarios increase the risk of extinction, with the risk increasing with both the
magnitude and rate of climate change. Many species will be unable to track suitable
climates in the twenty-first century due to mid- and high-range rates of climate change.
Climate change at a slower rate will cause fewer problems.
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 Rubric for EVALUATE: Quiz 2.1 (9
points)
Criteria 4 3 2 Scor
e
Reflecti Essay Essay attempts to Essay does not
ve explains demonstrate address the
Thinkin student’s student’s thinking student’s thinking
g own but is unclear about and/or learning.
thinking the personal
and learning process.
personal learning
process.
3 2 1
Content Content is well Content not well Content is
organized and organized but still unorganized,
easy to read. easy to read. illogical, and
difficult to read.
2 1
Mechanics No major Major and minor
grammatical or grammatical errors
spelling errors weaken the quality
of
communication
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