Biology Chapter 32: Solving Ecological Problems

Vocabulary	Objectives
32:1  Resources and Human Activities	page 674
natural resources endangered threatened erosion sediment pollution fossil fuel	Explain how wildlife and plants are affected by humans. Describe how water and soil can be lost to the environment. Explain why fossil fuels are being used up.
32:2  Problems from Pollution	page 678
toxic smog greenhouse effect ozone radon pesticide biodegradable acid  base acid rain	Discuss the causes of air pollution and acid rain. Discuss problems tha come from nonbiodegradable chemicals that pollute the water. Explain why heavy metals and other toxins build up in secondary and tertiary consumers and the effect it is having on those consumers. Describe some of the problems that pollution is causing.
32:3  Working Towards a Solution	page 687
recycling Conservation	Explain methods of conserving resources. Discuss ways to keep the environment clean.