Spencer+S

=Environmental Issues of Ancient Rome=

=Final Project:=

Final
=Contacts:=

Emails
=**Facts**=

Ancient Facts
= Good Questions to ask. =
 * 1) Rome had a big problem with deforestation. This loosens a lot of soil and causes erosion. What long-term impact does this have on an ecosystem?
 * 2) What problems do we have today with deforestation, and what effect does this have on a society?
 * 3) How does air pollution impact the ecosystem and plants?
 * 4) Are there any steps we can take to protect the ecosystem?
 * 5)  I know that approximately 400 tons of lead were deposited in Rome through rain and ice. Do you know of any similar problems today and if so, what is our society doing to fix this problem?
 * 6) What happens when someone gets lead poisoning (ex. the survival rate, symptoms, duration, ect.)?
 * 7) Lead was in paint pipes, cups, toys, statues, cosmetics, coffins, and roofs, and it may even have been in the wine of the wealthy class in Rome. Do you know of any products that have a high amount of lead in them today, and what is being done to protect the public?
 * 8) What are some good ways to prevent lead poisoning from entering the body and exiting mines and smokestacks?