Wednesday, January 16, 2008
thought question: The sea level is rising-What now
Summarize the recommendation experts propose to prepare for the rising sea level. Explain how each recommendation would help to prevent or solve the problem. Then, come up with a recommendation of your own. Describe it in detail.
They say that artificial protection may be able to contain the swells. To raise the elevation of buildings and land on the coast. This means that houses would have to be built on high platforms. Also, sand would have to be continuously added to beaches. But these methods are expensive.
For people to abandon the low-lying areas and build farther inland.Research says there is a fourth solution. She recommends that people try to slow global warming. She suggests cutting fuel emissions. A report released by the panel predicts that the sea level will rise by three feet within 50-150 years. The lead author of the report, scientist Andrew Weaver, concluded that "It's going to happen no matter what-the question is when."
They say that artificial protection may be able to contain the swells. To raise the elevation of buildings and land on the coast. This means that houses would have to be built on high platforms. Also, sand would have to be continuously added to beaches. But these methods are expensive.
For people to abandon the low-lying areas and build farther inland.Research says there is a fourth solution. She recommends that people try to slow global warming. She suggests cutting fuel emissions. A report released by the panel predicts that the sea level will rise by three feet within 50-150 years. The lead author of the report, scientist Andrew Weaver, concluded that "It's going to happen no matter what-the question is when."
Thought Question: Around the World in Thirteen years.
Jason Lewis overcame numerous challenges on his journey. Which of his challenges do you consider the most difficult? Describe the challenge and how Jason overcame it to achieve his goal.
what i consider the most difficult challenge?
when Extreme conditions, accidents, and illnesses plagued the rest of Lewis's trip. He battled not only broken bones but sore muscles, depression, and even a crocodile attack. He also took on the law. Lewis was arrested in Egypt on suspicion of being a spy.
Lewis aimed to travel on inline skates for the 3,500-mile trip from Miami to San Francisco. However, he was struck by a car in Pueblo, Colorado. Both of Lewis's legs were broken. His journey was sidetracked for nine months.
what i consider the most difficult challenge?
when Extreme conditions, accidents, and illnesses plagued the rest of Lewis's trip. He battled not only broken bones but sore muscles, depression, and even a crocodile attack. He also took on the law. Lewis was arrested in Egypt on suspicion of being a spy.
Lewis aimed to travel on inline skates for the 3,500-mile trip from Miami to San Francisco. However, he was struck by a car in Pueblo, Colorado. Both of Lewis's legs were broken. His journey was sidetracked for nine months.
Friday, January 11, 2008
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