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Below are two separate discussion questions, choose ONE and discuss.
Conventional Chemical Pesticides
Pesticides are those substances applied to destroy, repel, or control populations of undesirable organisms. Conventional chemical pesticides are pesticides are synthetic materials that are commonly used to kill or inactivate a particular undesirable organism. These chemicals have both advantages and disadvantages, which are outlined below. Which single advantage and which single disadvantage do you think are the most important? Why?
Advantages of Conventional Chemical Pesticides
Saves lives
Contains diseases geographically
Improved crop/livestock yields
Nutrition and health improved
May be safe if utilized properly
Disadvantages of Conventional Chemical Pesticides
Negative health effects to humans and wildlife
Reduces biodiversity in ecosystems
Pollutes the environment by unintentionally entering air, water, and soil resources
Pests can develop resistance to pesticides, necessitating a new pesticide.
May be expensive for farmers
Population Growth and Water Resources
Of all natural resources, water is the most essential. It supports vital processes of value to mankind such as food production, drinking water, and fisheries, among others. Water may seem abundant at first sight; after all, approximately 70% of the earth's surface is covered with water.
The reality is that supplying water to support mankind's needs has not kept with pace with population and economic growth. Discuss the role that population growth has played in water pollution. List and describe 2 potential solutions to the potential "water crisis" we may face if water resources continue to be misused.
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Grouping attributes in relational algebra
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What goal is the organization trying to accomplish
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Discuss the differences between science and pseudoscience
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Paragraph explanation of what you found on that page
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Define role that population growth played in water pollution
: The reality is that supplying water to support mankind's needs has not kept with pace with population and economic growth. Discuss the role that population growth has played in water pollution. List and describe 2 potential solutions to the pote..
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What is the expected on hand inventory of black tops
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Efficiency of the motor
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Program that allows a user to enter a number
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What is the companys annual inventory turns
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