Resources: Case studies from Ch. 20 of the text.
- Case 1: Water Issues in the Arid American Southwest
- Case 2: Soil Salinization in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
Consider the following statements:
- Climate change is not only a scientific issue but also a political issue.
- There is a relationship between human activity and physical geography
Create a comparison of the effects on Coastline Formations and Arid Landscapes. Response in at least 70 per box.
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What are the surficial processes that affect this landscape? |
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To what extent do humans affect this landscape? |
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What arguments do anti-climate-change groups present about this lanscape? How would you address their concerns? |
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Do you have any recommendations of potential solutions to any possible problems? |
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What action, if any, should the government take to prevent and mitigate these climate changes? |
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