Instructions: Answer the following four questions thoroughly. Remember to prepare a full essay answer, including properly cited sources in APA format. If you use a book (including the textbook) as a source, you must specify the page numbers as well (while this is optional for indirect quotes in APA, it is required for this assignment). Quotes should be extremely rare – use your own words to demonstrate that you fully understand and are able to communicate course concepts. Any instance of plagiarism or academic dishonesty will result in a zero for the entire assignment/assessment.
Question 1: Short Answer/Essay – 25 points
Describe the greatest energy concern for the United States. Use course resources, scholarly research, and government reports to support your answer. Prepare a full essay answer, including properly cited sources.
Question 2: Short Answer/Essay – 25 points
Discuss the cultural aspects of energy consumption, as discussed in the course. Of this material, what is most interesting or surprising? Be sure to fully cite your sources to receive full credit.
Question 3: Short Answer/Essay – 25 points
What are the environmental impacts of wind energy? How can these issues be addressed so that wind power can be fully implemented as an alternative energy source nationwide? Be sure to fully cite your essay response to receive full credit.
Question 4: Short Answer/Essay – 25 points
Is geothermal energy a viable alternative energy source for the United States? Defend the response using properly cited scholarly sources.