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When I enrolled in the AP Environmental Science course at Carnegie Vanguard High School, I didn't know much about the environment. What I did know, however, was that I believed in environmental wisdom. Environmental wisdom is a major environmental worldview that holds that human beings are dependent on nature and should focus on implementing sustainable practices that avoid degrading it. I chose this worldview before I began the course when I didn't know more than a couple fun facts about the environment, and now I hold it closer to my heart. This has been one of the most important classes I have ever taken and has turned me into that one friend who is constantly reminding people that the Earth is dying and we need to minimize our ecological footprint. For that, I owe a respectful thank you to Ms. Masiglat.

So, thank you :)

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a) I chose the hydrologic cycle for this unit because it represents the biggest part of Earth: water (approximately 71 percent of Earth's surface). It details the water cycle, which everybody learned in middle school, but goes into far more depth about the entire process and includes the effects that human activities have on it. Moreover, water is one of the most precious resources on this planet, so everybody should know how it moves above, through, and below the Earth.

b) I chose this specific image because it is easy to read and comprehend, and is fully relevant to the topic of Earth Systems and Resources. What stood out to me was the inclusion of human activities and the process definitions that make it seem less overwhelming and intimidating. It also makes you think more about the water you come into contact with now that you know where it comes from and where it goes. Finally, it's essential to learn that water affects the climate, which makes more sense when you start to learn about climate change, water pollution, and population distribution.

c) Water is an essential part of human life and I didn't value it as much as I should've when I first began this class. As I learned and started taking more pride in believing in environmental wisdom, it was important for me to learn where it comes from and how it's always traveling. Now that I've learned water's life cycle, I pay closer attention to where I get my water from, how often I use it, what I store it in, and how thankful I should be to still have drinking water in a world where not everybody has that luxury, but should.

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The Hydrologic Cycle (Water Cycle). Retrieved May 18, 2019, from https://www.h2odistributors.com/pages/info/info-water-cycle.asp

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a) Ecosystem services and their resilience is an accurate representation of the living world unit because it helps people understand how our living world helps us and how we can help it by simply acknowledging all the ways it benefits us. By realizing how much the planet already does for us, it makes people more inclined to be more considerate of it and therefore want to treat it better than they currently are. The living world unit is vital in helping students realize that the world around us is not just a world built for us; it is a world full of other living organisms that try to live and evolve themselves while also helping us out.

b) I chose this specific image because ecosystem services are what stood out to me the most during this unit and this infographic is an easy way to see what the planet does for us. I like this infographic the most because it has an extensive list of all the ways that we benefit. We don't just get fresh water and air, we also have protection, recreation, culture, and pest and disease management.

c) As someone who believes in environmental wisdom, this infographic is a good indicator as to why. I not only believe that we should take better care of the Earth because we live off of it, but because the Earth already does so much for us without us asking to do it. It's like a personal assistant that we never asked for, but received nonetheless. Moreover, looking at the ecosystem in this specific perspective reminds me of WHY I believe in environmental wisdom. It is selfish to take and take without giving back to a planet that does nothing but give to us.

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Ecosystem services and resilience. (2014, May 07). Retrieved May 18, 2019, from https://www.bioversityinternational.org/news/detail/ecosystem-services-and-resilience/

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a) These images are an appropriate representation of the population unit because it gives a comprehensive look at how  population is distributed across the globe and the rate at which it is growing, specifically doubling. It shows how different parts of the globe are under or overpopulated to extreme points and how the overall population is subject to change in just a few short decades.

b) I chose these specific images because they show how overpopulated the world is in general, but especially in poorer parts of it. To me, this is more important than anything. A lot of people doesn't mean anything until you realize how much a lot of people suffer and take a toll on the planet when they are crammed into one tiny space fighting for the resources to survive.

c) As someone who believes in environmental wisdom, overpopulation is both heartbreaking and terrifying. It is terrifying to see how quickly the human population can grow and double, and it is heartbreaking to see how this population growth will take a toll on the people and the planet.

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Roser, M., Ritchie, H., & Ortiz-Ospina, E. (2013, May 09). World Population Growth. Retrieved May 18, 2019, from https://ourworldindata.org/world-population-growth

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Roser, M., Ritchie, H., & Ortiz-Ospina, E. (2013, May 09). World Population Growth. Retrieved May 18, 2019, from https://ourworldindata.org/world-population-growth

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a) This image is an appropriate representation of this unit because it shows how land (soil) is used and should be used more sustainably as a non-renewable resource that is the foundation for food, feed, medicines, ecosystem services, and fuel.

b) I chose this specific image because it not only includes facts about soil usage today, it also highlights how soil should be used in more sustainable practices that aim at providing larger yields with less environmental consequences. This is a win-win for everybody because it will give more to the consumers (human beings) while mitigating the harm done to the producers (the Earth).

c) As somebody who believes in environmental wisdom, I love this infographic because it is basically telling the world to be more cautious and sustainable instead of continuing to abuse the world's precious natural resources that should be treated as a luxury and not a right. The Earth doesn't owe us anything and yet it is constantly providing for us, therefore, as the infographic shows, we need to stop taking advantage of it before it is too late.

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FAO.org. Retrieved May 18, 2019, from http://www.fao.org/resources/infographics/infographics-details/en/c/278954/

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Unit 5. Energy Resources and Consumption

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Unit 5. Energy Resources and Consumption

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a) These images are an appropriate representation of this unit because this unit is about types of energy resources and how energy is consumed globally, and these images show the world energy consumption by energy source and the benefits of switching to renewable energy.

b) I chose these specific images because they provide a global perspective of energy use and highlight how beneficial renewable forms of energy are compared to typical fossil fuels. Moreover, the first graph shows world energy consumption both for the present and projected time periods, which can help us figure out which energy source we need to cut down on and which one we should use for future use.

c) As somebody who believes in environmental wisdom, I love these images because it offers a better alternative for energy by using simple facts and figures to propose the idea. These images highlight how productive renewable energy  can be and why it should be used over other nonrenewable forms of energy that are currently in more use globally, which is a problem.

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U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis. Retrieved May 18, 2019, from https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=32912

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Unit 5. Energy Resources and Consumption (Continued)

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Unit 5. Energy Resources and Consumption (Continued)

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Renewable Energy Infographic. (2011, July 15). Retrieved May 18, 2019, from https://cleantechnica.com/2011/07/15/renewable-energy-infographic/

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a) These images are an appropriate representation of this unit because they show carbon pollution worldwide and emphasize the effects of water pollution in various ways. These are both important and relevant ways to represent the unit of pollution.

b) I chose these specific images because the first one highlights which parts of the world are the ones to blame for carbon emissions while the second one shows how water pollution is nothing to be taken lightly and should be eliminated as much as possible to avoid the consequences.

c) As somebody who believes in environmental wisdom, it is important for me to choose images that hold the perpetrators responsible (carbon emitters) and educate people on why water pollution is an environmental threat that should be treated accordingly and acted on immediately.

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Global carbon pollution up in 2018. (2018, December 06). Retrieved May 18, 2019, from https://www.iolaregister.com/news-world-news/global-carbon-pollution-2018

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OECD Water - water. Retrieved May 18, 2019, from https://www.oecd.org/fr/sites/oecdwater/infographic-impacts-of-water-pollution.htm

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Impacts of water pollution figure Twitter-866x1181

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a) This is an appropriate representation of this unit because it shows where global change starts: with one person! Global change doesn't happen on it's own and that is an important lesson I've learned while in APES. Global change begins with one person and that one person can be yourself. If nobody spoke up and acted accordingly, environmental progress would never happen since the planet cannot speak for and defend itself.

b) I chose this specific image because I think it speaks for itself. Global change starts with just one person and is continued by many, including me. The #TrashTag is a movement started by somebody in a different part of the world but has now reached every part, including the part where I live. If that isn't telling of global change and progress, I don't know what is.

c) As somebody who believes in environmental wisdom, I believe in taking care of the planet and this image is a perfect example of that. School project or not, I love the idea of a #TrashTag because it shows how one small person can take it upon themself to give back to the planet by cleaning up the mistakes of others who choose to abuse this precious Earth they live on.

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Myself and Julissa Ulloa