Human-Environment Interaction · Modern Era

Energy Consumption and the Environment

Comparing the geographic impact of fossil fuels versus renewable energy sources.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why are some regions better suited for solar or wind energy than others?
  2. 2What are the hidden geographical costs of mining for battery materials?
  3. 3How can nations balance industrial growth with carbon reduction goals?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Geo.9.6-8C3: D2.Eco.1.6-8
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Human-Environment Interaction
Period: Modern Era

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