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Campus Metabolism at Arizona State University

Description:
Arizona State University is monitoring their energy usage in real time with the Campus Metabolism site! Four sites report their usage of various energy sources daily, along with weather conditions.

Related Topics:
1. Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
5. Energy decisions are influenced by economic, political, environmental, and social factors.
6. The amount of energy used by human society depends on many factors.
4. Various sources of energy are used to power human activities.

Associated Grade Levels:
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Related Sub-Topics

6.8 Amount of energy used can be calculated and monitored.

4.5 Humans generate electricity in multiple ways.

1.7 Many different units are used to quantify energy.

4.1 Humans transfer and transform energy from the environment into forms useful for human endeavors

4.2 Humans use of energy is subject to limits and constraints.

5.6 Energy decisions are influenced by environmental factors.