2.3 EnvironmentITGSStrand TwoDraime

Definition2.3 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 #2

3000 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 EffectsTechnology has increased the

amount of pollution on Earth Resource DepletionE-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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