Mrs. Brewer believes that the man who can read-but doesn’t–has no advantage over the man who can’t read.   She also believes that good writing is an important skill to cultivate and always proves useful to those who possess this skill.  

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Genetic engineering is any process whereby scientists directly manipulate an orgnanisms genetic material in a laboratory by adding, deleting, or changing segments of its DNA. Individuals within the science community and the general public have arguments in support of and in opposition to the existence of generically altered food products. Provide one argument in support of GMO’s and one argument in opposition of GMO’s. 

Water pollution comes in many forms and can impair waterways and threaten people and organisms that drink the water or live in/near the affected waters. Which of the following categories of pollution would cause eutrophication and result in harmful algal blooms?

John Muir believed that living things and the environment had inherent value and that human life and nonhuman life both have ethical standing. This viewpoint would be most aligned with which ethical perspective?

“The fundamental transformation of agriculture may well turn out to be one of the biggest challenges, including for international security, of the 21st century”. Using the following 3 terms, explain the relationship between Agricultural Productivity, Population Growth, and Climate Change. 

Which agreement called for the gradual phase out or reduction of the use of ozone depleting chemicals?

Ocean acidification occurs when ocean water becomes more acidic and impacts marine life who need carbonate to build their exoskeletons. Which of the following species would be the most affected by ocean acidification?

There are 3 “R”s in effective waste management: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Provide an example of how you could implement each “R” in your everyday life. (+1 Extra Credit: Also provide an example for the newer version of the phrase that includes “rethink” first)

Outdoor air pollution or ambient air pollution are gases and particulate material that when added to the atmosphere can affect climate or harm people or other living things. There are both natural and manmade sources of air pollution. Which of the following is a natural source of air pollution?