Human Footprint Review

Which of the following shows how human activity negatively impacts an ecosystem (ex. forest)?

• Chopping down trees for buildings takes away animal habitats.

• Planting trees adding shelter for animals.

• Adding signs to mark sea turtle nest locations on a beach.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following are solutions to the plastic bag problem facing our world? Check all that apply.

• Use fabric, reusable bags instead.

• Reuse the plastic bags for other purposes instead of throwing away.

• Make people pay for the plastic bags they are using at the store.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Which of the following is NOT an example of how people can reduce their damaging effects on Earth?

• Walk instead of driving in a car.

• Plant more trees.

• Use gasoline powered lawn equipment.

• Reduce amount of plastic used or reuse plastic bags we get.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Analyze the table, which of following activities will have the greatest impact of reducing the amount of water used?

• Taking a bath instead of a shower.

• Shutting off water while washing a car instead of leaving it run.

• Washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Analyze the pie chart, which pollutant, if cut in half, would result in the greatest reduction in pollutants entering the ocean?

• Sewage

• Air pollutants

• Transportation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

A community wants to start producing ethanol, they want a crop that uses little land and water. According to the tables, which crop is best?

• Sugar cane

• Sugar beets

• Potatoes

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Observe the stream and water table in the diagram, which location is best for burying waste materials so no pollutants enter the stream?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

When the wind speed is 1.5 m/s (halfway between 1 and 2 m/s), which of the following would show the least amount of soil lost?

• Land planted with willow trees.

• Land left bare.

• Land planted with rose bushes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

If 0 is AWFUL and 100 is AMAZING, which city has the best grade for Green Space?

• New York City

• Detroit

• San Francisco

• Phoenix

If 0 is AWFUL and 100 is AMAZING, which city has the best grade for Recycling?

• New York City

• Detroit

• San Francisco

• Phoenix