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GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

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Page 1: GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

Page 2: GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

Narrowing a topic

Energy

Soil Science

Hydrology

Pollution

Sustainable Energy

Soil Contamination

Erosion

Light Pollution

Biomass

Phyto-remediation

Plant covers

Dark Skies

Page 3: GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

Energy

Sustainable Energy

Biomass

Which biomass materials are the best options for a sustainable

energy source and how do they work?

Page 4: GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

Pollution

Light Pollution

Dark Skies

How much impact do “dark skies” have on wildlife and energy

consumption?

Page 5: GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

Hydrology

Erosion

Plant covers

How can plant covers prevent or reduce soil

erosion?

Page 6: GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

Soil Science Soil

Contamination

Phyto-remediation

How (and how much) do ferns and other plants decontaminate soil?

Page 7: GROUP IV PROJECT: Human Impact on the Environment

Making a bad question better…

Cars: What is their effect on the environment and

people?

Cars: What is their effect on the environment and

people?

Hybrid cars: Do they have a beneficial effect

on gas consumption and pollution?

Hybrid cars: How effective are they at

reducing gas consumption and

pollution?

Hybrid cars: How effective are they at

reducing gas consumption and

pollution?

Cars: What is their effect on the

environment and people?

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