TEKS: Chapter 112. Science See All Teacher Resources

112.32.c.12

(12)  Science concepts. The student understands how human activities impact aquatic environments. The student is expected to:

• (A)  predict effects of chemical, organic, physical, and thermal changes from humans on the living and nonliving components of an aquatic ecosystem;

• (B)  analyze the cumulative impact of human population growth on an aquatic system;

• (C)  investigate the role of humans in unbalanced systems such as invasive species, fish farming, cultural eutrophication, or red tides;

• (D)  analyze and discuss how human activities such as fishing, transportation, dams, and recreation influence aquatic environments; and

• (E)  understand the impact of various laws and policies such as The Endangered Species Act, right of capture laws, or Clean Water Act on aquatic systems