UNIT #1 READING ASSIGNMENTS AND QUESTIONS

Chapter 25: Earth Resources

*Read Chapter 25

*Know terms page 679

*Answer:

    A) 1, 2, 5 page 658     B) 2, 4 page 663     C) 2, 3, 4, 6 page 668

*Also Answer the Following:

1.) What is sustainability?

2.) Look at Fig 25-4 on page 658. Write a few sentences in reaction to the graph

3.) What is the difference between national forest land and wilderness area?

4.) What is the purpose of a wildlife refuge?

5.) How is radon gas produced?

6.) What is the "threat" of radon?

7.) What are some importances of water on Earth?

8.) What are some of the unique properties of water?

9.) How does desalination work?

10.) Do the Problem Solving Lab Page 665 (1-5)

Chapter 26: Energy Resources

*Read Chapter 26 (690-703)

*Know terms page 707

*Answer: 1 & 2 page 703

*Also Answer:

1.) Why is it warmer in summer than winter?

2.) Read about fluorescent bulbs on page 700. Why do you think more people do not use them?

3.) Do a little research...What are 5 ways to increase fuel efficiency in your car?

Chapter 27: Human Impact

*Read Chapter 27

*Know terms page 737

*Answer:

    A) 1, 4 page 715    B) 2, 3 page 723    C) 2, 3, 4, 6 page 729    D) 1, 3, 4, 5 page 733

*Also:

1.) Examine Fig 27-5 on page 715. What does the graph tell you about the growth of the human population on Earth?

2.) Is topsoil a renewable or nonrenewable resource? Explain

3.) Contrast clear-cutting and selective logging.

4.) Do the Problem Solving Lab page 728 (1-3)

**For more info or a quick summary- Geodigest pages 740-743