Assignment: Brazil Hydrosphere and Biosphere
I. Hydrosphere
1) What is one major body of water found within, or adjacent to, each of your assigned nations? Describe them, and give a brief description of where they are found.
2) How are humans using these features (fishing, tourism, wildlife etc)?
3) Does human use of these features create concern for the future of these features or the living organisms found within them? If so, explain how, and describe what is being done about it.
II. Biosphere / Environmental Sustainability Challenges:
1) What are several of the most common species of wildlife (plants or animals) in your assigned nations? Which ones are native to your nations, and which ones came from elsewhere (called "exotic" species)?
2) How did the exotic species arrive, and are they threatening the existence of any native species?
3) Sustainable development involves balancing the environment, the economy, and society to achieve the best long-term benefits for all. What type of sustainable development programs/efforts exist to improve your nations' environmental problems that you discussed earlier in this paper?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.