ENV 1101 : Enviromental Notes.docx

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Environmental Studies
• Course: ENV 1101
• Professor: Sonia Wesche

Document Summary

Physical edge: where oceanic and terrestrial systems meet. Littoral zones are very important for human survivals. By 2050 everywhere in the world besides the artic will feel the intense pressure zones. What"s in the water: human activities are changing the properties of the ecosystem, one of the enemies is plastic. Large rivers deliver heavy nutrients loads to oceans. What we out into are water: sewage into the oceans, oil: storm drains. Accidental spills: cleaning up oil spills take alot. U can use buoys to stop it or use chemicals to break it up or make it sink. Exxon valdez spill occured because ship captain was drunk or sleep. Oil rig usually are faulty ( no relief well ) Extremely sensitive enviroments: high levels of biodivesity. Comsume more resources than the enviroment can provide. Fail to adapt tp changing enviromental conditions. Your definitions: enviroment: is the earth around us, sustainability: something that can be maintained along time.