When it comes to the issue of jobs versus the environment, how do you stand (which way do you "lean")? What limits would you put on economic growth or environmental protection (depending which way you lean)?

I have four big questions at hand and need to see if I can get your insight as follows: Again, thank you for an outstanding response from your team on the previous questions as well!!! 1. Describe why finding solutions to environmental problems is so difficult. Do you think it has always been as complicated? Please explain why or why not you feel as such. 2. List two key environmental issues for each in the following regions: the wilderness North, the Agricultural Middle, the forested West, the dry West, the Great Lakes/Industrial Northeast, and the South regions of the United States. Additionally, find additional information on one of these regions and explain one of the issues in depth for just one of the regions listed above. Explain why you chose this region and this issue to further research. 3. Define environment and ecosystem and provide examples of these terms from your region. Make sure you explain the difference between these terms in your response, and be able to relate these words to examples wherever you are living right now. Try to think of at least a couple of examples for each term. 4. Select a local environmental issue. Is there a solution to the problem? Please include  how politics, ethics, and economics are involved in this issue (if at all). If possible, find an outside source of information to use.

Humans raising cattle for food is what kind of relationship? Please explain why you think it is this kind of relationship. Describe the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle. Please include all-important components of each of the cycles. Analyze an aquarium as an ecosystem. Identify the major abiotic and biotic factors. List members of the producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer, and decomposer trophic levels. Even before humans entered the scene, many species of plants and animals were extinct and new ones had developed. Why are we even concerned about endangered species given the fact that species have always come and gone? In fact, why should we be more concerned now than even one hundred years ago?

These questions deal with our ecology and how it affects us on a daily basis. How does a climax community differ from a successional community? Please give an example of each type of community in your response to this question. List three characteristics typical of each of the following biomes: tropical rainforest, desert, tundra, taiga, savanna, grassland, and temperate deciduous forest. In addition, please list some examples of organisms that inhabit each of these types of biomes. How does altitude affect the kind of biome present? List three differences between freshwater and marine ecosystems. What do you think about restoring ecosystems that have been degraded by human activity? Should it be done or not? Why? Who should pay for this reconstruction? We humans seem to deny our place in the "natural world." Do you see human-made changes as part of the natural world? How do you make distinctions between human-made changes and natural changes? What lines do you draw to separate acceptable human changes from unacceptable ones?

Describe in detail, the 'niche' of a human. Remember that by definition, a niche is a 2-way interaction between the organism and its environment. How do we impact the environment, and in return, how does that affect us in our daily lives?

Humans move around a lot, and intentionally or not, introduce species to new habitats that these species had not formerly inhabited. Describe what you think the effect of introduced species might be on the new ecosystems. Please explain why.

1. Why did urban centers develop near waterways? Are they still located near water? If possible, look at a map of the United States and/or the world, and note how many large cities are located near some waterway - an ocean, a lake, or a river!!) 2. Why do some farmers near urban areas sell their land for residential or commercial development? If you were in this position, would you sell? For this question, let's say your ancestors had been in the business for 4 to 5 generations, and currently you own the farm, but are barely making enough money to "break even." What would it take for you to sell the land; would it make a difference if you consider WHO you are selling the land to? Please explain thoroughly!! 3. What land uses are suitable on floodplains? Additionally, what risks are involved with floodplain development? 4. List some conflicts that arise when an area is designated strictly as recreational. Please list about 2 to 3 problems, and state how you feel about these. 5. Consider the outer rim of the city closest to you (or the city within you is currently living). Which, if any, of the problems associated with unplanned growth are associated with your city? What factors make them a problem? What do you think can be done about them?

Here we go again and need these questions answered "ASAP". I really appreciate all the work and research you do. Thanks a Bunch !!! #1 Returning Customer.  Questions as follows: 1. Describe the hydrologic cycle. Make sure you fully explain the (3) main components of the cycle. 2. What is the main industrial use of water? 3. Differentiate between point and nonpoint sources of water pollution. Please give examples of each. 4. What is thermal pollution? How can it be controlled? 5. What is photochemical smog? What causes it? 6. What is acid rain? List three probable detrimental consequences of acid rain. 7. Why do you think air pollution is so much worse in developing countries than in developed countries? What should developed countries do about this, if anything? 8. What common indoor pollutant are you exposed to? What can you do to limit exposure? I would like you to find an Internet site that discusses indoor air pollution. Air pollution often gets neglected in discussions of pollutants in general - but humans are spending more and more times indoors as their jobs become more demanding. Please provide a summary of information you find on the website and IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF INFORMATION at the beginning or end of your answer.

Where can I find information regarding human vs.natural causes of environmental change around the Pike's Peak, CO region?