Chapter 3- Biosphere This discussion will help you learn critical thinking and communication skills and learn about sustainability. This discussion also assesses part of the student learning outcomes for this course, Students will define and explain sustainability; and summarize the historical context of the sustainability within society (especially social and environment). In addition it also assesses the IUPUI PLUS (Principles of Undergraduate Learning and Student Experiences) as a Problem Solver -The IUPUI Student works individually and with others to collect, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to implement innovative solutions to challenging local and global problems. Instructions for Critical and Thinking Discussion

1.Compare and contrast the history of bacteria and the history of the human species.

2. What are some factors that might cause microclimates to develop within larger ecosystems?

3. What is feedback? Give an example of negative feedback and an example of positive feedback.

4. What are some the factors in figuring out your ecological footprint?

5. Systems are interconnected with each other and each system is composed of other systems. Can decisions that affect one system can have unforeseen and uncertain impacts on other systems? Explain.