University of Phoenix Material

Biosphere Worksheet

Section A: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Define biosphere. Describe the part of the biosphere where humans can survive. Biosphere can be described as our whole earth and all living entities that dwell in it.
2. Based on this week’s required readings, what are the main causes of threats to the biosphere? The main causes of threats to the biosphere revolve around all the no sustainable practices that directly affect our world; more specifically, the immediate and long-term effects of the incorrect disposal of waste.
3. Define sustainability. What do scientists predict will happen in Earth’s future if we do not increase our sustainability
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|Species |Today, there is the notion that more is |Design programs that will ensure personal |
|Over Consumption |always better, which leads to over |responsibility to an individual’s impact on|
| |consumption. |the environment. This involves stakeholders|
| | |both in and out of the major organizations |
|Atmosphere |Today, half of the world’s savanna land is |Seek out alternatives to burning savannas |
|Fire Pollution |deliberately set on fire each year, |to preserve the ozone layer. |
| |releasing about 3.7 million metric tons of | |
| |carbon into the atmosphere. This is three | |
| |times more carbon that is released through | |
| |forest burning | |
|Ecological disaster