QUESTION 1
1. Large solar cell farms are being installed in remote desert environments, such as the Mojave Desert and the Sahara Desert. Our textbook authors list ecosystem disruption as a potential disadvantage to this type of renewable energy source. What type of ecosystem disruption may we expect from these farms? List and describe three steps that you, as an environmental scientist, might recommend for protecting the affected ecosystem while keeping these farms.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
QUESTION 2
2. Describe Earth’s three major resources used by humans and the conservation techniques used to protect the source for each resource.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
QUESTION 3
3. Describe six renewable energy sources and the benefits and limitations of each of these sources to the environment.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
QUESTION 4
4. Describe three current sustainability strategies for each of the three resources of water, minerals, and energy.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.