Evaluation – Company 5

Evaluation: All Companies are responsible for Questions 1-4

Question 1 Describe 2 Conclude 3 Explain 4 Evaluate and/or Recommend
Definition of Acid precipitation Dictionary Definition  

Definition in context with Examples

 Scientific Explanation  

 

Discriminate between definitions and/or viewpoints
Chemicals that make precipitation acidic Chemical Contaminants  

Contaminants and evidence of contamination

  

Scientific Explanation

 

 Documentation of problem based on what is known, unresolved questions, missing or controversial data
Where do the chemicals come from General Sources Sources (point, non-point), historical and/or current uses

 

 Routes, means of transport, primary vs. secondary, incidental Assessment of the total extent of contaminants
How do we measure the acidity Dictionary Definition Definition in context with Examples Scientific Explanation Discriminate between definitions and/or viewpoints

 

Evaluation: Company 5 – How much economic damage is being caused in Ramford?

Question 1 Describe 2 Conclude 3 Explain 4 Evaluate and/or Recommend
Where are the high concentrations of acid precipitation in Ramford County?

 

 Relative concentrations throughout Ramford Change in concentrations over time in Ramford Reasons for relative concentrations in Ramford Examples (case studies) of acid precipitation effects on air, lakes, and buildings
What is the cost of stopping acid precipitation? Options and related costs Benefit analysis of each option Reasons for the costs Best option and why
Who is responsible for correcting the problems caused by acid precipitation in Ramford County? The cases in Ramford Assign financial responsibility for cleanup Justification for the conclusion of who is responsible Who is in charge of the enforcement?
How would you recommend enforcing the responsibility as you have assigned it? Ways to enforce responsibility Economic impact on local organizations, Native Americans, Industry, private citizens How cleanup would change the economic impact on each group Which group would you start with and why