Our team had chosen to make a presentation on the dangers of water contamination, a topic that had recently become important to us as a result of a leak of 8,000 gallons of a water-based latex finishing solution from the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bucks County, near Philadelphia. We knew that water is a fundamental resource for life and that contamination can lead to serious health complications, like cancer, and that is one of the main reasons why I wanted to shine a light on the water contamination issue. We wanted to show students how pollution affects water and what we can do to mitigate it. We were able to get our message across effectively through a short tiktok film, and I feel our greatest strength was our teamwork. We put in many hours after school, discussing ideas, organizing our time, and my editing skills were essential to the success of the project. There isn’t anything I would change in the end, and we were very proud of the outcome.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=0x_IUNSGYac&feature=share

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRTK4S7H/

1. How do the earth’s systems affect each other? A tsunami can modify the terrain and have an impact on other Earth systems. It disrupts wildlife habitats, including bird nesting grounds, by disturbing trees and plants. If harmful chemicals are washed into the water and poison the marine life, land creatures drown and aquatic species die from pollution. When an earthquake occurs underwater, it can lead to the formation of tsunamis and other natural calamities. These tsunamis can then wipe out portions of the biosphere, including plants, people, and land animals, by dragging them back into the ocean after drowning them in water.

2. How can an understanding of environmental science aid in handling natural disasters? Knowledge of environmental science aids us in coping with natural disasters like tsunamis since it enables us to comprehend how the Earth and its systems work as well as the reasons behind these events. Based on that, we may decide what to do in certain circumstances. It can better prepare them by educating them about what they are precisely dealing with and, more importantly, how to get ready for it if they cannot prevent it. Other tsunami prevention and mitigation measures place a strong emphasis on thoughtful land use designing and constructing construction in tsunami hazard zones. enhancing exit points. building evacuation structures for tsunamis. restricting the amount of new construction in tsunami-prone locations.

3. What efforts can we make to create a sustainable future? There are things we can do to build a sustainable future. decrease the use of plastic by purchasing a hydro flask water bottle in place of a plastic water bottle. Reduce food waste by consuming more plant-based meals. Ride your bike instead of driving your car all the time, and leave no trash behind.