Review for Natural Resources Flashcard

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What determines the distribution of different types of minerals in the Earth's crust?

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The geological history of each region determines what minerals formed there, causing uneven distribution of minerals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is a type of fresh surface water?

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Glacier.

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What does conserving resources mean?

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Protecting the resource so it does not run out.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-3

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

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Which type of soil has the lowest rate of permeability?

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Clay.

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What type of power plant uses the potential energy of water trapped behind a dam?

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Hydroelectric power plant.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once used.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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What is an aquifer?

Back

An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, often tapped for drinking water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the role of tectonic plates in mineral distribution?

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The movement of tectonic plates causes the uneven distribution of minerals in the Earth's crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1