The diagram below illustrates the electricity generation in ten countries during 2011. (a) Based on the data in the graph, identify one of the fuel sources that in 2011 was intermediate in contribution among the ten countries in the amount of electricity generated. (b) Based on the data in the graph, identify the country that produced a higher percentage of its electricity in 2011 from nonhydroelectric renewables than any other country. (c) Based on the data in the graph, describe one environmental problem in South Korea that could result if its total electricity generation was increased by 10 percent with its most-used fuel source. (d) Based on the data in the graph, propose a solution to reduce an environmental problem linked to the primary means of electricity generation in Brazil, other than reduced use of that resource. (e) The ecological footprint of an average individual living in Canada is seven times larger than the ecological footprint of an average individual living in Brazil. Using the data provided in both the graph and table, make a claim that supports or refutes the hypothesis that the total ecological footprint of Canada is larger than that of Brazil. (f) A conservationist group proposes that grocery stores sell food like flour, oats, and rice from bulk food bins in place of individually packaged quantities of these foods. They argue this action will reduce the ecological footprint of the community. Make a claim that supports or refutes the proposed bulk bin program as a way to reduce the ecological footprint of the community. Transportation is another major contributor to an individual’s ecological footprint. In countries like the United States, passenger vehicles contribute to a range of environmental problems. (g) Describe one regulatory practice that could reduce the effect of passenger vehicles on carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (h) Describe an additional benefit, other than reducing the air pollutant mentioned, that could result from the regulatory practice identified in part (g)
The diagram below illustrates the electricity generation in ten countries during 2011.
(a) Based on the data in the graph, identify one of the fuel sources that in 2011 was intermediate in contribution among the ten countries in the amount of electricity generated.
(b) Based on the data in the graph, identify the country that produced a higher percentage of its electricity in 2011 from nonhydroelectric renewables than any other country.
(c) Based on the data in the graph, describe one environmental problem in South Korea that could result if its total electricity generation was increased by 10 percent with its most-used fuel source.
(d) Based on the data in the graph, propose a solution to reduce an environmental problem linked to the primary means of electricity generation in Brazil, other than reduced use of that resource.
(e) The ecological footprint of an average individual living in Canada is seven times larger than the ecological footprint of an average individual living in Brazil. Using the data provided in both the graph and table, make a claim that supports or refutes the hypothesis that the total ecological footprint of Canada is larger than that of Brazil.
(f) A conservationist group proposes that grocery stores sell food like flour, oats, and rice from bulk food bins in place of individually packaged quantities of these foods. They argue this action will reduce the ecological footprint of the community. Make a claim that supports or refutes the proposed bulk bin program as a way to reduce the ecological footprint of the community.
Transportation is another major contributor to an individual’s ecological footprint. In countries like the United States, passenger vehicles contribute to a range of environmental problems.
(g) Describe one regulatory practice that could reduce the effect of passenger vehicles on carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
(h) Describe an additional benefit, other than reducing the air pollutant mentioned, that could result from the regulatory practice identified in part (g).
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