7th Grade Summative #3 Natural Resources Review

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How long does it take soil to form?

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Soil formation takes thousands of years.

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What is the primary source of energy resources used?

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The primary source of energy resources used is petroleum.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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Where are most mineral deposits found?

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Most mineral deposits are found at tectonic plate boundaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is an energy source that can be formed at the same rate as it is used?

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An energy source that can be formed at the same rate as it is used is called renewable.

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What is an energy source that takes longer to form than it takes to use?

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An energy source that takes longer to form than it takes to use is called nonrenewable.

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Define renewable resources.

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished at the same rate they are consumed.

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Define nonrenewable resources.

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished within a human timescale.

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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An example of a renewable energy source is solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable energy source.

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An example of a nonrenewable energy source is coal.

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What role do tectonic plate boundaries play in mineral deposits?

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Tectonic plate boundaries are often rich in mineral deposits due to geological activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1