Science Fusion Unit 6 vocabulary

Something that comes from nature that people can use

• Land pollution

• Conservation

• Natural resource

• Water pollution

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What is a renewable resource?

• A resource in nature that cannot be replaced easily

• A resource that is only found under the ground

• A resource in nature that can be replaced easily

• A resource that causes pollution

What is a non-renewable resource?

• A resource in nature that can be used up

• The saving of natural resources

• Harmful substances in the environment

• Trees and animals

Oil, coal, and natural gas are all examples of :

• Fossil fuels

• Non-renewable resources

• Conservation

• Nonrenewable resources and fossil fuels

Saving resources by using them wisely is called

• Pollution

• Natural resources

• Conservation

• Renewable resources

Which of the following is true about pollution?

• Pollution only occurs on land.

• Air pollution happens only in the city.

• Pollution only occurs in water.

• Pollution can occur on land, water, or in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What is soil?

• Soil is just dirt.

• It is a mixture of water, air, tiny pieces of rock, and humus.

• It is a mixture of rock and dirt.

• It is a mixture of dead plants and dirt.

A mixture of decomposed or broken down remains of plants and animals

• Humus

• Loam

• Compost

• Clay

Tiny particles of rock that you can see with just your eyes are called

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

• Humus

This type of soil is difficult to see with only your eyes.

• Sand

• Silt

• humus

• Loam