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=__FINAL EXAM 2012__=

Your final exam will be done on Survey Monkey. Before going to the specific link for your class, do the exam (instructions below) on to a Word file and then copy and paste your answers into the Survey Monkey boxes. Once you've submitted your exam via Survey Monkey, let me know and I will then check to see that it has been properly submitted. DO NOT DELETE your Word file until I tell you it is ok - then please delete your file. Use the link to Survey Monkey for your class period.

Your final exam involves analyzing the web sites of three important taxpayer-funded government organizations: USGS, NOAA and NASA. These are useful web sites of which you should be aware and utilize to keep informed. You will then summarize three stories from a nationally broadcast radio program called "Living on Earth." The last question asks you to give me feedback on the class.


 * To get the greatest amount of points possible for each question, your writing should be accurate, original and thorough - do not type short answers. Go into some detail.**

1) type your name 2) tell me what science class you are taking next year.
 * Below are instructions for each question along with the specific link you will need to use in order to answer it. The first two questions are:**


 * The actual research portion of the exam begins with Question #3 (below)**

3. Go to the **National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration** (NOAA) web site. Explore the various links within the NOAA site. List and describe the information you can obtain using this web site. Focus on five distinct topics. http://www.noaa.gov

4. Go to the **United States Geological Survey** (USGS) web site. Explore the various links within the USGS site. List and describe the information you can obtain using this web site. Focus on five distinct topics. http://www.usgs.gov

5. Go to the **National Aeronautics and Space Administration** web site. Explore at the various links within the NASA site. List and describe the information you can obtain using this web site. Focus on five distinct topics. http://www.nasa.gov

The "**Living on Earth" radio program** is presented on public radio stations throughout the country. The stories focus on relevant and interesting topics that pertain in some way to our planet. Rather than listen to the stories, you will read the transcripts.

6. The first story is entitled: **"Africa's Great Green Wall of Trees."** Read the transcript of the interview and use the box below to do a thorough summary of it. Give your opinion of this issue after your summary. Here is the link to the transcript for this story: http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=12-P13-00013&segmentID=3

7. The second story is entitled: **"Counting the Impact of Bike Commuting"** Read the transcript of the interview and use the box below to write a thorough summary of it. Add your opinion or any questions you might have after the summary. Here is the link to the transcript for this story: http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=12-P13-00020&segmentID=3

8. The third story is entitled: **"Disposal of Fracking Wastewater is Polluting Pennsylvania Rivers"** Read the transcript of the interview and use the box below to write a thorough summary of it. Add your opinion or any questions you might have after the summary. Here is the link to the transcript for this story: http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=12-P13-00001&segmentID=3

9. Tell me about your experience in Earth and Environmental Science class. What were your favorite topics, activities or projects? What did you not like or care for as much? Please give some constructive feedback and suggestions for me. Do not just type a few sentences. Detail and honest assessment is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much for your time!


 * HERE ARE THE SURVEY MONKEY LINKS FOR EACH CLASS PERIOD:**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5GZFM9P
 * SECOND PERIOD**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LT3GQTG
 * THIRD PERIOD**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LTGLJKT
 * FIFTH PERIOD**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LTBHTRP
 * SIXTH PERIOD**