Welcome to the 2nd semester of APES!!!
In the spirit of starting fresh, we are going to change up the way we write our blogs just a bit. First, I'm going to include a list of vocabulary words that I believe are important for the unit. Instead of defining them like we have been, I'm encouraging you to make your own flash cards in a similar way that you have been doing so far this year (your own definition and draw a picture to help you remember them). As we finish these last units, keep track of all of your flash cards to use as a study tool for AP test preparation. That being said, you are no longer required to include vocabulary in your blog post!
Second, our discussion portion is going to the emphasis of our blogs. This is an attempt to help you guys prepare for the FRQs that we will be working on for each unit and for your ultimate FRQ- the AP test! The more comfortable you guys are with writing about these topics, the more information you will have to pull from and talk about when you are in an actual testing situation! So.... here we go! Make sure you pay attention to all parts of each question and answer each part thoroughly using complete thoughts and proper grammar!
Suggested Vocabulary:
- Maximum Sustainable Yield
- Clear Cutting
- Selective Cutting
- Ecologically Sustainable Forestry
- Urban Sprawl
- Urban Blight
- Smart Growth
- Undernutrition
- Overnutrition
- Agribusiness
- Energy Subsidy
- Green Revolution
- Waterlogging
- Salinization
- Monocropping
- Bioaccumulation
- Pesticide Treadmill
- Shifting Agriculture
- Desertification
- Nomadic Grazing
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Organic Agriculture
- CAFOs
- Aquaculture
Forestry Discussion
In many ecosystems, forest fires are an important natural process. In recent years it has become more commonplace for prescribed burns to be used as an alternative way to manage forests. Discuss at least one benefit and one cost for managing forests in this manner. Make sure that for each example given, you discuss the economic, ecological and human impact of your example.
Global Nutrition Discussion
While meat is a regular part of most American's diets, many people in other parts of the world have a primarily plant-based diet because meat is very expensive. Explain why meat production is more costly than grain production in terms of the amount of land required, the amount of energy and resources needed and the overall environmental impact of meat production.
Genetic Engineering Discussion
Genetically modified crops have become increasingly popular in the industrialized world. Describe the benefits and costs of farming GM crops versus non-GM crops in terms of their environmental and economic impacts. Make sure you discuss one at least one benefit and one cost for each impact.
Sustainable Agriculture Discussion
The dust bowl of the 1930's was caused by a combination of extended severe drought conditions in the midwest and poor farming practices. Not sure what the dust bowl was??? Take a look at this 3 minute video to help you get a better idea of the utter devastation that took place! Http://www.history.com/topics/dust-bowl/videos/black-blizzard
In an effort to avoid a second dust bowl, soil conservation has become a priority to many farmers. Discuss at lease two examples of farming techniques that can be used to prevent soil erosion and improve soil quality. For each example, discuss both the economic and environmental benefits of these techniques.
Pest Management Discussion
Many farms have started using integrated pest management as an alternative to traditional pesticides. Define IPM and give at least two examples of of how it works. For each example, explain how this method of pest control is considered to be more environmentally friendly to farms than traditional pesticide use. Additionally discuss whether or not the method is considered to be more cost effective than traditional pesticides.
BIG Picture Discussion
This is where you will make the four BIG PICTURE connections to the ENTIRE UNIT (forgot what these were over the holiday??? human impact, environmental impact, economic impact and legislation that applies to the unit). Please tie in information you learned in your reading (chapters 10 and 11), from completing your assignments, the documentary we watched and from your labs. There is not an exact length that I am expecting other than it should definitely be at least a paragraph for each section, should be thorough and show understanding of the topic. Remember to be specific in your examples. Do not just say "there are laws that govern this" or "people destroy the Earth." Give me the names of the laws, what they regulate and who enforces them. Tell me what humans are doing to destroy the earth.
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