Environmental Science

Environmental Science

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Environmental Science

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Part A. Soil Properties, Formation and Determination of Fertility (20 marks)

Review concepts of soil properties, the processes involved in soil formation, and features of the productive soils.

Based on your independent research, answer the following questions. (Remember that you are evaluated on the completeness of your answer. Don’t forget citations):

Describe the key structural and functional properties of soils that contribute to their abilities to support producers and primary productivity. (4 marks)

What is the process of soil formation? How does climate influence these processes, giving examples? (6 marks)

Outline the features of a soil food web and illustrate by providing examples. Describe the relationship that exists between above ground autotroph biomass with the below ground soil community. What are the ecological goods and services provided by a healthy community of soil organisms? (10 marks)

Part B. Alternative Agricultural Practices and the Future of the Planet (20 marks)

Watch the videos ‘and ‘These videos outline the challenges in feeding humanity and provide some ideas in terms of sustainable agricultural strategies that include elements of terraculture (or farming for the whole planet).

These videos are available at the following URLs:

The Other Inconvenient Truth –

Regeneration of Our Lands: A Producer’s Perspective

4. Describe elements of subsistence and industrialized farming. (5marks)
5. Outline the features that are involved in sustainable agriculture and terraculture. (5 marks)

6. Research soil restoration projects and how these have addressed issues such as food security, and/or climate change, and/or drought etc. Based on this, do you believe that humanity can achieve our 2030 goals of sustainability by improving soil health? (10 marks) Remember that your grade will be determined by how well you develop your answer and your justifications. You must include in-text citation

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Excellent Quality 95-100%	Introduction 45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.		Literature Support 91-84  points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.			Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score 50-85%	40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.		83-76  points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.			52-49  points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality 0-45%	37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.		75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.			48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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