Writing activity 1:
Use evidence you gather from the model/simulation in the "Footprint" web links to make an argument for a sustainable level of resource use for each person on Earth.

Questions to consider as you make your argument:
• According to the model, is it possible to use a sustainable level of resources if you live in the US?
• What about if you live in other countries (for example, India)?
• Why might there be differences between countries in the model?
• What are the strengths and limitations of this model?

Writing activity 2:
Use the "My Environment" web link and enter your zip code to view environmental data about your region.

Using the web resource above and the other web resources you have studied for this activity, construct an explanation for what benefits your community gains from monitoring the different environmental variables listed on the EPA website. Be sure to include an explanation of what policy decisions might be informed by the data that is being collected.