Environmental Science Concepts Assessment

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What is the cleanest fossil fuel?

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Natural gas is considered the cleanest fossil fuel due to its lower carbon emissions compared to coal and oil.

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How can governments promote sustainable yields in resource management?

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Governments can promote sustainable yields through quotas, licenses, taxes, and fines to regulate resource extraction.

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Where is radon typically found in homes?

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Radon is usually found in basements, as it can seep in from the ground.

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Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, which protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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How is energy produced from fossil fuels?

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Energy from fossil fuels is produced by burning the fuels to generate heat, which turns water into steam, and the steam spins turbines.

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What are fossil fuels?

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

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What is sustainable development?

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Sustainable development is the practice of meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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