COMPETENCY GOAL 7: The learner will build an understanding of
alternative
choices facing human societies in their stewardship of the earth.
Objectives:
7.01 Analyze the relationship between population density, industrialization,
farming, other human activity and environmental change.
7.02 Analyze the relationship between the potential of technology
to improve
the quality of life and the possible causes of stress on the environment.
NC Solar Center
7.03 Analyze the interdependence of Earth’s natural resources and
systems,
including land, air, and water, with the need to support human activity
and
reduce environmental impacts.
The EPA Office
of Wastewater Management
The
NC Division of Water Quality
The National Resources Defense Council
7.04 Assess how society weighs the choices of economic progress,
population
growth and environmental stewardship and selects a balanced responsible
course of action.
NC Agricultural Information
NC Department of Environment
and Natural Resources