Question

Data:

Record the data in the table below for each of the locations.
Location Timeline Human Impact Measurements Recommendation to Decrease Human Impact
New York City
Water Pollution (in parts per million) 50 years ago 625 Install solar panels on every new building.
Present Day 893
Future Development Impact 853
Amazon Rainforest
Levels of CO2
(in parts per million) 50 years ago 318 Create more areas were deforestation is prohibited.
Present Day 402
Future Development Impact 368
Sahara Desert
Loss of land by Erosion (in meters) 50 years ago 1.5 Create a system to replace fertile topsoil in farming areas

Present Day 3.5
Future Development Impact 2.8


Conclusion:
Your conclusion will include a summary of the lab results and an interpretation of the results. Please write in complete sentences.
1. When recommending solutions to decrease human impact, which location were you able to make the greatest positive impact? Please explain your selection by using data from the simulation.
2. What recommendations would you give to your local community to help to decrease the local effects of human impact on the environment? List 2 recommendations and how they will positively impact your community.
3. What recommendations would you give to the global governments to help decrease the global effects of human impact on the environment? List 2 recommendations and how they will positively impact our planet.

Answer 1

Human Impact Measurements

Recommendation to Decrease Human Impact

New York City

Water Pollution

(in parts per million)

50 years ago

Present Day

Future Development Impact

625 ppm

893 ppm

823 ppm

Construct only using recycled material.

Amazon Rainforest

Levels of CO2

(in parts per million)

50 years ago

Present Day

Future Development Impact

318 ppm

402 ppm

368 ppm

Create more protected areas where deforestation is prohibited.

Sahara Desert

Loss of Land by Erosion

(in meters)

50 years ago

Present Day

Future Development Impact

1.2 meters

3.5 meters

2.4 meters

Implement farming practices to rotate the location of crops.