Pollution CW II

Protecting and preserving (saving) natural resources and the environment is called

• contamination

• conservation

• pollution

• natural resources

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

This word means to make less waste:

• pollution

• conservation

• reduce

• impact

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

When a person changes waste into something new and useful, they ________________.

• reduce

• pollute

• impact

• recycle

To USE AGAIN for a different purpose is to ______.

• reuse

• reduce

• pollution

• impact

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

This word describes materials or substances found in nature that are useful or necessary for humans.

• pollution

• conservation

• reduce

• natural resources

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Resources that CAN be renewed within a short amount of time or within our lifetime. Sunlight, wind, geothermal energy, and plants are examples.

• renewable resources

• nonrenewable resources

Resources that are NOT able to be renewed in a short amount of time or within our lifetime. Coal, natural gas, and oil are examples.

• renewable resources

• nonrenewable resources

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How will it help ocean animals if humans recycle more trash?

• recycling will heat up the ocean

• recycling will produce animal homes

• if we recycle trash, it will reduce ocean pollution

• recycling will produce food for ocean animals

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

If your family uses less water while taking showers and while brushing your teeth, what action is the family taking to help the environment?

• reducing

• reusing

• recycling

• polluting

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following actions would NOT protect resources from our environment?

• taking extra long showers

• sharing rides to school (carpooling)

• using recycled paper for writing

• using the heater or air conditioning less

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4