Quiz and Cloze Notes

The Student Guide and Introduction to Environmental Impacts – Starter Pack contain the quiz and cloze notes.
Quiz Answer Key: Q1:C Q2:A Q3:D Q4:C
Cloze Notes Answer Key: impacts, carbon dioxide (CO₂), fossil fuels, gaseous, water, land, affordable

Data Set

The Student Guide contains the Introduction to Environmental Impacts – Data Set.
Answer Key: Question 1: The United States; In the last four decades, its per capita CO₂ emissions have decreased.
Question 2: China, India, World; Answers will vary. (Example: I think their emissions will continue to increase as more people get access to electricity, cars, and technology.)
Question 3: Answers will vary. (Example: The U.S. is shifting from high-emission energy sources like coal, to lower-emission energy sources like natural gas and wind. The government has also made laws to regulate and lessen CO₂ emissions.)
Question 4: Answers will vary. (Example: I think it matters because it’s fairer to compare how much pollution each person makes, not just the country as a whole. It may look like a country has low emissions, but if the population is also low, it may mean that each person is using a whole lot of energy.)

Impacts Game – Hands-On

The Student Guide contains the Impacts Game – Student questions.
Reflection Questions Answer Key
Question 1: Answers will vary. (Example: This game shows how energy choices can have both good and bad effects. In real life, communities and governments have to make the best choice that balances energy that is affordable and available, and energy that is good for the environment.)
Question 2: Answers will vary. (Example: I was surprised that energy from solar and wind also has big environmental impacts, like land use and water use.)
Question 3: Answers will vary. (Example: People can be careful not to waste energy and make buildings and machines that use energy more efficiently.)
Question 4: Answers will vary. (Example: Tracking our points made us really think about each decision, and how fast pollution and waste could add up if poorer choices were made.)