The purpose of this assignment is twofold

The purpose of this assignment is twofold: first, to enable you to explore a term (concept, technique, place, etc.) related to this week’s theme of sustaining Earth’s biodiversity and ecosystems;

second, to provide your first contribution to a collective project, the Class Sustainable Living Guide. Your work this week, and in the weeks that follow, will be gathered (along with that of your peers) into a master document you will receive a few days after the end of the course.

The document will provide everyone with a variety of ideas for how we can all live more sustainably in our homes and communities.

To complete this assignment,

  • Selected term is WATER STRESS
  • Download the Week 3 Assignment Template available in the course and replace the guiding text with your own words based upon your online research.Please do not include a cover page. All references, however, should be cited in your work and listed at the end, following APA format expectations.

In the template, you will (term: WATER STRESS)

  • Define the term thoroughly, in your own words.
  • Explain the importance of the term using evidence.
  • Discuss how the term affects living things and the physical world.
  • Suggest two specific actions that can be taken to promote environmental sustainability in relation to the term.
  • Explain exactly how those actions will aid in safeguarding our environment in relation to your chosen term.
  • Provide detailed examples to support your ideas.

The Sustainable Living Guide Contributions: Sustaining Our Water Resources paper