Homework: ENVORIMENTAL SCIENCE
Part A
1) What disciplines fall under the broad category of Environment Science? Describe key aspects of each and how they might relate to you.
2) Consider the ecosystem(s) that surround(s) your home. How is each affected by human activities?
3) What is ecological modeling? Give an example of an ecological model and explain why it is useful.
4) What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe the water cycle and its importance in the other biogeochemical cycles and the environment.
Part B
1) Create a scratch outline that could serve as a guide if you were to write an essay about your goals for the year ahead. (Approximately 150 words).
2) Read each of the essay statements and select the ones that can be developed into an essay. Write out the central point and topic sentences for each, and summarize in a few words the supporting material that would fit under each topic sentence. (Approximately 50 words each - 250 words total)
3) Refer to Activity "Writing a Thesis Statement". Write a thesis for each group of supporting statements. (Approximately 100 words total)
4) Explain why writing is described as "a process?" Name the steps in the writing process. (500 words)
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.