Geography

Introduction: Fieldwork in social sciences and human geography often involves observation. Observation is active engagement with the surroundings that allows us to: think more critically about the mundane things we ‘see’ everyday and take for granted, to explore aspects of everyday life more intently, and begin asking new questions of inquiry. Ultimately these observations may […]

Your final paper will be a minimum 1,500 word written synopsis of your personal impact on the Bay Area Environment. You need to address the topics covered in this course and how your lifestyle choices relate to each topic (e.g. carbon footprint, water footprint, energy use, transportation habits, dietary habits, etc.). You should consider formatting

Question 1.  How might business leaders have defined sustainability three decades ago? What does it mean for an organization to be sustainable today? How has the notion of rapid development changed this perception? Explain. Question 2.  The blistering pace of technology development, constantly fluctuating market manifestations, globalization, and other macro-level changes have generated a need for

After reading chapter 19 in Christopherson and viewing the ‘Nature’s Complexity’ powerpoint along with the youtube video in this unit, please complete the following: 1) Given that climate change is rapidly altering many species’ habitats, forcing some to die or migrate, explain how this could dramatically affect food webs (a few sentences)2) Via “succession of species”,

Study questions:Define and apply (demonstrate a grasp of) the following course material.1.What is extrinsic and intrinsic motivation?2.What is voluntary (or frugal) simplicity?3.What does status mean? 4.What is the potlatch?5.What is the Green Belt Movement (GBM)?6.Why grow hemp?7.Technical ability is not enough. Why? What is know why?8.What is the potential of biomimicry?9.To some land is sacred. Why?10.What

Write a 1-2 page (single spaced) response to Kathryn Schultz’s New Yorker article, ‘The Really Big One’ that responds to the following three questions:-How might you summarize this article and the risks it uncovers in 1-2 paragraphs?-What are the vulnerabilities? How might risk be reduced, and do you think we are taking the necessary steps?-How

you will explore Denver’s LoDo (Lower Downtown) neighborhood in order to consider issues related to urban regeneration, including gentrification, transit-oriented development, and the use of sports facilities as a focus for development.

Watch this video found on this url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmwwrGV_aiE , then summarize your thoughts of what this means (reflection) in ~400 words discussion.