(1) Identify a common pesticide (by name); describe the pesticide and its use; note any hazards associated with its use; know at least one alternative to using that particular pesticide.
(2) Why doesn't the "average person" know more about toxic compounds in the environment?
(3) What are some of the long-term consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear accident?
(4) Describe one of the "River" Websites prepared by previous Ecology students (see Team Projects); characterize the river's location and note any specific problems presently affecting the river.

(1) Using the Populations Data Sheet provided with your textbook, or an Internet search engine to find a  "developing" country (i.e., fast-growing).  Characterize the country's population growth rates.  Include a commentary on any complicating circumstances.  What is that country doing to compensate for rapid growth rates?  Include references for sources of information used.  Only word-processed documents will be given full credit.

(2)  Identify one type of "renewable" energy technology and describe how it works, what possible applications one might find available currently, and note any limitations to expansion of this energy source beyond present utilization (including pollutants, excessive costs, mindsets, etc.).  Only word-processed documents will be given full credit.