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

• contamination

• conservation

• pollution

• natural resources

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

This word means to make less waste:

• pollution

• conservation

• reduce

• impact

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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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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

• pollution

• conservation

• reduce

• natural resources

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How does the recycling of trash help marine (ocean) animals?

• It increases the temperature of the ocean.

• It gives more ways for the animals to find shelter.

• It reduces water pollution.

• It provides more food.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

James turns off the water while brushing his teeth. Which action is he taking to help plants and animals?

• polluting

• recycling

• reducing

• reusing

Which of these is NOT a good way to protect natural resources?

• taking long showers

• carpooling to school

• using recycled paper

• turning down the heater

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5