Science 2206- Fall 1999 (Assignment 1)

In three to four, double spaced, 10-12 font, typewritten pages, answer the following questions based on your viewing the National Geographic video The Power of Water. This assignment is worth 15 points and is due at the beginning of class on Thursday, 29 September.

Summarize the major points of this video. In what parts of the US is water a limiting resource? In what way(s) is water a limiting resource?

 

Specifically address how an understanding of the water (hydrologic) cycle is important in understanding the issues discussed in this video. What other scientific issues were discussed. What issues were raised that cannot be answered solely by scientific means?

 
Relate the issues discussed in this video to the following "environmental themes":
 

Feedback in a system

Human Population growth

Sustainability

Urban world 
 

Be specific in your discussion.

  

In what way(s) do the issues raised in this video impact you directly (living in the greater Atlanta area)?