
Environmental Science
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What should a town council consider when deciding on a power plant?
Back
The town council should consider the costs and benefits of each type of plant.
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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a product made from a renewable resource?
Back
A cotton rag is made from a renewable resource.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two types of pollution?
Back
Point source pollutant and nonpoint source pollutant.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?
Back
About 97% of Earth's water is salt water, found in oceans and lakes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the demand for natural resources change as the human population grows?
Back
The demand for natural resources increases as the human population grows.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define renewable resource.
Back
A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a nonrenewable resource?
Back
A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and minerals.
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