Directions: Answer the following questions in your own words using complete sentences. Do not copy and paste from the lesson or the internet.

1. How does the condition of the soil impact all aspects of the environment?

2. Conduct research on an extinct species. Identify the species, discuss the reasons for extinction, and how the extinction may have impacted the environment.

3. Conduct research on a threatened or endangered species. Identify the species, discuss the threats to the species, and any attempts to save the species. The species may be plant or animal.

4. Locate a park or other natural space near your home. Explain what type of natural space it is, when and how it was established, and the major purpose of the space.

5. What impact does it have on the environment if one type of biome is damaged or under threat?