Colorado Technical University Desertification Paper
Our planet is experiencing an increase in Desertification. This is happening because of our planet’s growing population and use of fossil fuels. In this assignment, you will learn about Desertification, and how it influences our lives and global community.
For this assignment, you will be provided with two assignment choices. You will select the one that you prefer, and complete the tasks listed for that choice. View this instructional video, then download the SCI201 Worksheet and complete the tasks associated with your assignment choice.
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
| Choice 1 Grading Criteria | ||
| Unit 4 Individual Project Grading Criteria |
Points |
Max Points |
| Summarized first topic choice is on desertification, provides the main points of the section in one paragraph |
20 |
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| Summarized second topic choice on desertification, providing the main points of the section in one paragraph |
20 |
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| Summarizes third topic choice on desertification, providing the main points of the section in one paragraph |
20 |
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| Summarizes section 9 adequately, covering all main points in one paragraph |
15 |
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| Relates interesting points of readings to how desertification can impact student’s own life |
15 |
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| Uses proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar to write clearly and effectively. |
10 |
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| Total: |
100 |
| Choice 2 Grading Criteria | ||
| Unit 4 Individual Project Grading Criteria |
Points |
Max Points |
| Summarizes the roles soil plays in agriculture, addressing how long it takes for soil to form and the challenges of arid soil (one paragraph) |
20 |
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| Describes how human activities causes desertification, addressing how desertification impacts soil and how modern agriculture in causing desertification (one paragraph) |
20 |
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| Discusses who is impacted by desertification, addressing the continents impacted, and the role of an increasing population in desertification (one paragraph) |
20 |
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| Describes at least two approaches to reduce the problem of desertification (one paragraph) |
15 |
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| Relates interesting points of readings to how desertification can impact student’s own life |
15 |
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| Uses proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar to write clearly and effectively. |
10 |
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| Total: |
100 |