SOC 2010 – Hum Ecology & Environment

Unit 5 – Resource Depletion and Ecological Consequences

Purpose: The assignment will assess learners’ understanding of resource depletion.

Guidelines: Pick any one of the readings included in the ‘Readings’ section of Unit 5. Read through it and answer the following prompts.

https://files.galencollege.edu/media/BSN/SOC2000/Unit5/Bio-capacity_vs_ResourceScarcity/index.html#/

https://www.fao.org/state-of-forests/en/

https://files.galencollege.edu/media/BSN/SOC2000/Unit5/ResourceDepletion/index.html#/

https://www.footprintnetwork.org/our-work/ecological-footprint/?_ga=2.68887890.274343255.1607957960-2044607667.1607957960

https://files.galencollege.edu/media/BSN/SOC2000/Unit5/Effects_of_ResourceScarcity/index.html#/

https://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-23-2018/No3-Sept-2018/Child-Poverty-Toxic-Stress-SDOH-Screening-Care.html

· Summarize the information in the reading. (One paragraph of 5-6 sentences)

· Identify the key takeaway. (1-2 sentences)

· In the reading, which social factors intersected and influenced resource depletion? (Two paragraphs, each 5-6 sentences)

· How might you engage in addressing resource depletion and educating people in your personal and professional spheres on this topic? List and explain at least two ideas. (Two paragraphs of 5-6 sentences each)

Title your submission (template) as – Resource Depletion Assignment with your name; save it as a 
Word file and submit the assignment in Canvas.

Format: Use the template provided in the attachment

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