Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
HS-ESS3-5, MS-LS2-5, MS-ESS2-1

+10

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are natural resources?

Back

Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, forests, and fossil fuels.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are fossil fuels?

Back

Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily consisting of coal, oil, and natural gas.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the leading cause of pollution on Earth?

Back

The leading cause of pollution on Earth is burning fossil fuels.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is renewable energy?

Back

Renewable energy is energy that comes from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hydropower?

Back

Hydropower is a form of renewable energy that uses the force of moving water to generate electricity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main disadvantage of fossil fuels?

Back

The main disadvantage of fossil fuels is that they are limited resources and contribute to environmental pollution.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is energy efficiency?

Back

Energy efficiency refers to using less energy to provide the same service or achieve the same result.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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