PrintGoals and Objectives
Goals
- Describe the two-way relationship between water resources and human society
- Explain the distribution and dynamics of water at the surface and in the subsurface of the Earth
- Synthesize data and information from multiple reliable sources
- Identify strategies and best practices to decrease water stress and increase water quality
- Thoughtfully evaluate information and policy statements regarding the current and future predicted state of water resources
- Communicate scientific information in terms that can be understood by the general public
Learning Objectives
In completing this module, you will:
- Weigh the advantages and drawbacks of large dams, including economic, environmental, and cultural impacts
- Explain the reasons why dams are built, and the rationale for removing them
- Assess whether government agencies should be responsible for regulating new dam construction
- Debate whether a dam is the most appropriate solution to water needs and flood control in a particular location