Homework 4: The Anthropocene Epoch, Human Impacts
The Anthropocene: Human Impacts on the Environment
Introduction
In this homework, you will open the link below and participate in a "Click and Learn" Activity.
You may begin by clicking on each impact topic in the left vertical menu. A description of man's influence or impact on each category is explained.
Next, hover around on the diagram itself, and click to see what changes will occur. After each click, a graph will show at the bottom of the screen. The more diagram clicks, the greater the number of human changes are added, and the more graphs show at the bottom.
Task
Select 3 human impacts you are most interested in learning about.
List the following information for how each impact affects ecosystems:
• Describe how the human impact you selected affects the ecosystem.
• Summarize some of the quantitative (graph) data that provide evidence of humans' impact on the ecosystem.
• Describe specific types of evidence people should look for in their own ecosystem to determine whether humans are changing the local environment.
• Describe what you can do as an individual to limit your impact.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.