WELCOME TO Environmental Systems

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WELCOME TO Environmental Systems!

• with
• Ms. Simpson

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What the heck is Environmental Systems?
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What the heck is Environmental Systems?

• It is the study of the major systems in the
  natural environment and how humans interact with
  those systems.

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Nature of Science

• Understanding our Environment
• Using Science to Solve Environmental Problems
• Making Environmental Decisions

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Ecosystems

• What they are
• How they work
• What kinds there are

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Earth Systems Interactions

• Hydrosphere
• Atmosphere
• Lithosphere
• Biosphere

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Environmental Problems Solutions

• Population Growth
• Resource Depletion
• Pollution

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Why should you care?

• Want to pass the TAKS test?
• Want to graduate high school?
• Want to go to college?
• Want a job in a new, high-paying career?
• Want to help people?
• Want to preserve our resources for future
  generations?
• Want to lower gas prices?
• Want to survive this class so you can move on
  next year?