PrintThe purpose of this lesson is for you to review key concepts from Lesson 3 (Critical Thinking and Specific Sustainability Issues) in EM SC 240N. I strongly encourage you to at least browse through Lesson 3 of EM SC 240N, though that is not required.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- analyze the credibility of information sources;
- identify characteristics of the Anthropocene;
- explain how the greenhouse effect increases the average surface temperature of the earth;
- identify evidence for anthropogenic climate change;
- identify characteristics of the 6th Mass Extinction;
- explain the benefits of biodiversity;
- analyze the sustainability impacts of freshwater availability; and
- apply the precautionary principle to sustainability considerations.
Lesson Roadmap
| To Read | Lesson 3 Online Content | You're here! |
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Questions?
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