L121 Assign. 7

L121 - Assignment 7

Pennsylvania's Dirty BIG Secret!

Due Date:

For MWF L121 class, please hand in during class on Wednesday, December 4, 2002

For T Th L121 class, please hand in during class on Thursday, December 3, 2002

NOTE: WE ARE NO LONGER FOLLOWING THE SYLLABUS EXACTLY...PLEASE FOLLOW THE STUDY GUIDES IN EACH OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS

STUDY GUIDE FOR CHAPTER 14 (all sections):

After reading the chapter, you should be able to answer the questions listed on page 278 (test yourself…you are NOT required to hand in the responses to these questions).

You should be able to answer all the questions on P. 328.

ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS CHAPTER

L121 Assignment 7

1. Some people say that "the solution to pollution is dilution". What does this mean and do you agree with this statement as it relates to water pollution. Explain your answer fully and specifically note some examples from either your text or other resources that will support your stance. Your answer should be about a page long (double spaced).

2. Read the article entitled "Mines in PA brewing a pollution crisis". A laminated copy of this article is on reserve in the library. What is PA's 'dirty BIG secret'? Explain how this problem arose in PA and why it still exists. Who do you think should 'foot the bill' for the clean up of this environmental mess? Explain why.

3. Below is a photo of a stream in Pennsylvania that has been impacted by 'acid mine drainage'. Using any sources you wish (reference appropriately using MLA), describe what 'acid mine drainage' is and specifically, why is this stream orange?

PHOTO SOURCE: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/bamr/amd/science_of_AMD.htm

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