Overview
According to the documentary, the world is running out of sand. In one well-developed paragraph, discuss the reasons why we are running out of sand. (2 points)
- Sand is the source for silicon dioxide. List eight materials that contain silicon dioxide that were mentioned in the documentary (use bullet points, please) (2 points)
- In one well-developed paragraph, discuss the problem of sand dredging and beach replenishment on coastal and marine ecosystems. (2 points)
- In one well-developed paragraph, discuss how you would solve the sand mining problem if you had unlimited funds. (2 point)
- Describe your reaction to this documentary. (2 point)
Assess the sand mining business from different perspectives. How do you stand on sand mining? Prepare arguments. Do you see any solutions or compromises that could me made?
- Choose one of the following perspectives to discus: (5 points)
- Perspective 1: You are a business tycoon and you need sand, lots of sand, to build.
- Perspective 2: You are a worker making just a daily living from sand mining (e.g.Maldives, Morocco)
- Perspective 3: You are a property owner along coastlines. What are the pros and cons of sand mining for you?
- Perspective 4: You are an environmentalist and are looking at the damage of sand mining on ecosystems.
- The five points in this category will be awarded as follows:
- To earn the full, we expect a well-written and thought-out argument.
- We will be looking for:
- Do you state clearly what your position is?
- e.g. I am a sand miner in Morocco. I am in favor of sand minding. (1-2 strong supportive arguments)
- Do you argue clearly to support your position
- e.g. There is plenty of sand, just look around. My family depends on my income.....
- Do you see any solutions or comprises that could be made?
- e.g. I could try and find a job in a sustainable sand mining company, but .......
- Do you state clearly what your position is?
- Write at least one well-developed paragraph.