Environmental Science Benchmark
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As the world population continues to rise, the demand for energy also continues to rise. Which type of fuel does little to pollute Earth's atmosphere?
Nuclear
Natural Gas
Gasoline
Coal
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Why is the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide dangerous?
The gas prevents plants from photosynthesizing.
Carbon dioxide is highly toxic if inhaled.
Carbon dioxide inhibits rainfall causing long droughts.
The gas inhibits the escape of heat from Earth's atmosphere.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Based on the data, which of these would be considered a renewable resource?
Natural Gas
Petroleum
Coal
Timber
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
The effect of carbon dioxide on the atmospheric temperature is BEST shown by graph
A
B
C
D
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Every year in the United States, millions of pounds of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides are applied to food crops to make sure these products are safe for humans, other animals, and the environment. Which organization is responsible for monitoring this?
EPA
USDA
DOT
DOH
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
The single MOST important factor contributing to the modern-day extinction of hundreds of species on Earth is
invasive species.
acid rain.
habitat destruction.
greenhouse effect.
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NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Sustainable products and/or practices may include more overall initial costs that of non sustainable products and processes. Everyday choices contribute to a sustainable life style. They might include all BUT ONE listed here.
Make informed choices and shift purchasing practices.
Carpool or use public transportation.
Reuse, recycle, compost waste.
Eating a more meat based diet
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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