Powering Up: A Case Study of Resource Use in North America

Describe the key factors that contribute to North America's high consumption of electricity, providing specific examples from the case study.

Explain how water is used in North America, and discuss the importance of water conservation, even in regions with abundant freshwater resources.

Imagine you are tasked with creating a resource conservation plan for your school. Describe three specific actions your school could take to reduce its environmental impact, and explain how each action would contribute to sustainability.

You are a city planner designing a new residential area. Describe how you would incorporate resource conservation into the design of the homes and the community, providing specific examples.

Explain the function of the main components of a power grid, and describe how these components work together to ensure the reliable delivery of electricity.

Discuss the ethical implications of unequal resource consumption between countries, and provide your perspective on whether it is fair that some countries consume more resources than others.

If you were a policy maker in Canada or the United States, propose a policy aimed at promoting sustainable resource use, and defend your choice by explaining its potential impact and feasibility.

Among the resource conservation strategies discussed in the case study, which do you believe is the most effective, and why? Support your argument with evidence and reasoning.

Air pollution is.....

• Air pollution is beneficial for the environment.
• Air pollution is only caused by factories.
• Air pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the air.
• Air pollution is a natural phenomenon.

Malnutrition is.....

• Malnutrition is a type of food poisoning.
• Malnutrition is a condition caused by a lack of exercise.
• Malnutrition is a result of excessive food intake.
• Malnutrition is a condition resulting from an unbalanced diet.