Resources, Population, Humans and Environment

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What is one effective way to reduce waste production?

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Reducing consumption of electricity and fuel.

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How does recycling help conserve natural resources?

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Recycling allows us to re-use products instead of manufacturing new ones.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources exist in limited quantities; renewable resources do not.

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What is the projected world population in 10 years if current growth rates continue?

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Between 7 and 8 billion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is one action that can decrease the use of fossil fuels?

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Turning off lights when not in use.

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Define renewable resources.

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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Define non-renewable resources.

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Resources that exist in finite amounts and cannot be replenished within a human timescale, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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What are some benefits of recycling?

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Reduces waste in landfills, conserves natural resources, saves energy, and reduces pollution.

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What is the impact of population growth on resource consumption?

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Increased population leads to higher demand for resources, which can strain the environment and deplete resources.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources, including coal, oil, and natural gas.