2.3 Environment ITGS Strand Two Draime

Definition  2.3 Environment is the interaction between technology and the world around us  It involves the use of technology to learn more about the world & the negative and positive effects that increased use of technology has on the planet

Positive Effects  Technology has greatly increased our knowledge of the planet  Found ways through technology to improve the world and lower pollution  Improved maps because of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)  Increased data collection from sensors and probes  Better satellite communication

Increased Knowledge  Environmental data logging market has a growth rate of 5.2% every year  Use of sensors, probes, and satellites Positive Effect #1 STOR-X Submersible Data Logger AD-1687 Weighing Environment Logger Em50 Digital/Analog Data Logger

Lowered Pollution  Reduction of paper waste through online business  Increased amounts of sun and wind energy collection  Treatment technology to lower carbon emissions through filters Positive Effect # Watt 48 Volt Wind Turbine Wind Energy Generator Online Businesses Molecular Sieve Carbon Filter use in Coal-burning plant

Improved Maps  Better global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS)  Improved satellite images Positive Effect #3 GPS Block II-F satellite in Earth orbit TomTom XL 340S 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator GIS to create maps of earthquake shaking hazards

Negative Effects  Technology has increased the amount of pollution on Earth  Resource Depletion  E-Waste; advanced technology creates the need to throw away old technology

Resource Depletion  Use of non-renewable resources for manufacturing components  Electrical consumption of IT systems Negative Effect #1 Increased population causes higher rates of resource depletion Trees being cut down Oil is running out; companies should switch to greener methods of obtaining energy

E-Waste  Proper disposal and recycling of IT equipment  Monitoring organizations that dispose of IT equipment Negative Effect #2 IT equipment requires proper disposal Companies store IT equipment before disposal Simply throwing away IT equipment is not environmentally friendly

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