Problem
Environmental Consequences (500 to 750 words)
1) Examine how each action under consideration would impact the environment of the affected area(s).
a. Analyze the environmental effects of each action.
i. Discuss the energy requirements (if applicable) and the conservation potential of each action.
ii. Describe the effect of each action on natural and depletable resources.
b. Analyze the human effects of each action.
2) Assess the direct and indirect effects of the reasonable actions and their significance.
a. Avoid assessing the impacts (long-term, near-term, certain, uncertain), since readers may value these differently.