Environmental Science

This includes living plants and animals on Earth.

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

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Which of the following best describes a renewable resource?

• A natural resource that can be burned for energy

• A natural material that is not replaced as it is used up.

• A natural material that is always available or replenishes itself within a short amount of time.

• A natural material that takes millions of years to replenish itself (not within a lifetime)

Describe the scarcity of water in some places when almost three-fourths of the Earth is covered by water.

• Most of Earth's water is frozen at the poles

• Most of Earth's water is in the atmosphere

• Most of Earth's water is salty water

• Most of Earth's water is underground

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Predict a way people can reduce the emissions that contribute to smog and the greenhouse effect.

• by never pouring chemicals down the drain.

• by taking public transportation or walking instead of driving a car

• by finding substitutes for garden chemicals

• by purchasing products that contain CFC's

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Photochemical smog results from the interaction of _________ in the presence of ___________

• ozone , sun

• methane, sun

• volcanic ash, sun

• carbon dioxide, sun

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

A town is debating over which type of power plant to build. Summarize what the town council should do to make the best decision for the community.

• Consider costs and benefits of each type of plant

• Always choose the cheapest

• Look only at the short term benefits of each type of plant

• Find out which type of plant the mayor prefers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Human population growth expanded rapidly in the 1800s and continues to do so today. Many experts credit improved health care as a factor. What factor(s) contribute to population growth?

• More infants die at birth

• Fewer people died of disease.

• Improved technology increases the quality of healthcare.

• The death rate has increased.

The average temperature on Earth has increased in the last century. Which reason best explains this rise in temperature?

• Less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• Less nitrogen in the atmosphere

• More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• More nitrogen in the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which part of the water cycle is represented by #3

• condensation

• transpiration

• precipitation

• evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following can increase a person's ecological footprint?

• reusing materials before disposal

• riding a bicycle more often

• turning the air conditioning on

• reducing the use of plastic bags

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4