ENVS.SCI.10.A
Identify sources of emissions in air, soil, and water, including point and nonpoint sources.
Environmental Systems · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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sourcesemissionsairsoilwaterpoint sourcesnonpoint sources
Skills
- identify (sources of emissions in air, soil, and water) #dok1
- distinguish (between point and nonpoint sources) #dok2
- classify (types of emissions based on their sources) #dok2
- analyze (environmental data to trace sources of emissions) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify sources of emissions in air, soil, and water. #dok1
- I can list examples of point and nonpoint sources of emissions. #dok1
- I can distinguish between point and nonpoint sources of emissions. #dok2
- I can classify various emissions by their sources in environmental systems. #dok2
- I can analyze environmental scenarios to trace emissions to their sources. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Emissions in air, soil, and water originate from various identifiable and diffuse sources.
- Understanding and differentiating emission sources is essential for managing and mitigating environmental pollution.
Essential Questions
- What are the major sources of emissions found in air, soil, and water?
- How do point and nonpoint sources of emissions differ from each other?
- Why is it important to differentiate between point and nonpoint emission sources?
- How can identifying the sources of emissions help address environmental problems?
- What challenges exist in tracing nonpoint sources of emissions?