Conservation quizz

Imagine a world where Abigail, Evelyn, and Hannah forgot to recycle! What kind of mischief could this cause?

• A. Earth could eventually run out of nonrenewable resources.

• B. A lot of energy could be used to make items that are not renewable.

• C. Waste could pollute rivers and other environments.

• D. All of these

Answer explanation

If Abigail, Evelyn, and Hannah forget to recycle, it could lead to running out of nonrenewable resources, increased energy use for non-renewable items, and pollution of rivers and environments. Thus, the correct answer is D.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Jackson and Luna are on a mission to save the planet! What creative solution can they use to reduce clothing waste and conserve resources?

• Make cheaper clothes that need to be replaced more often.

• Open a store that allows people to donate and buy used clothing.

• Build a larger trash area to store clothing waste.

• Build larger stores that carry more clothes.

Answer explanation

Opening a store for donating and buying used clothing promotes recycling and reduces waste, making it a creative solution to conserve resources. This approach encourages sustainable fashion practices.

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Evelyn and Oliver are on a quest to find renewable resources for their school project. Can you help them by picking TWO correct examples of renewable resources from the list below?

• Wood

• Fossil Fuels

• Coal

• Chickens

• Minerals

Answer explanation

Wood and chickens are renewable resources. Wood can be replenished through sustainable forestry, while chickens can reproduce, providing a continuous source of food. In contrast, fossil fuels and minerals are non-renewable.

Arjun, Aria, and Anika are on a mission to create a fun and interactive model of the solar system in their classroom. They decide to use a giant, colorful beach ball to represent the Sun. Excitedly, they gather various round objects and label them as planets. Which planet should they place closest to their giant beach ball Sun?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Jupiter

Answer explanation

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun in our solar system, making it the correct choice to place nearest to the giant beach ball representing the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Imagine Zoe, Arjun, and Daniel are on a dinosaur adventure! Which question are they most likely NOT able to answer by studying dinosaur tracks?

• Did the dinosaurs walk on two feet or four feet?

• How tall were the dinosaurs?

• How many toes did the dinosaurs have?

• Did the dinosaurs travel in groups?

Answer explanation

Studying dinosaur tracks can reveal information about their movement and behavior, such as foot structure and group travel. However, tracks do not provide data on the height of dinosaurs, making 'How tall were the dinosaurs?' the least answerable.

Join Hannah, Harper, and Avery on an exciting adventure to Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona! Here, they discover fossils of trees that have magically turned into solid rock. These ancient trees stand out in the dry, treeless landscape of the park. Scientists have figured out that these fossilized trees were formed millions of years ago when minerals seeped into dead trees buried under mud and sediment. What do these tree fossils tell our young explorers about the area's ancient past? It MOST LIKELY -

• had large animals living there that knocked down the trees.

• was under an ocean.

• had a desert climate.

• got more rain than it does today.

Answer explanation

The presence of fossilized trees suggests that the area was once a lush environment, likely under an ocean, where trees could grow before being buried and mineralized. This indicates a significant change in climate over millions of years.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Which of these is NOT a way recycling can protect the natural environment?

• It reduces the amount of waste going to the landfill.

• It increases the amount of waste being dumped in the ocean.

• It requires less energy to recycle most products then find new resources.

• It reduces the amount of new natural resources that have to be found.

Answer explanation

Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills, saves energy, and conserves natural resources. However, increasing waste dumped in the ocean is harmful and contradicts the benefits of recycling, making it the correct choice.

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NGSS.5-ESS3-1

What effect does recycling have on land resources?

• Recycling conserves land resources

• Recycling uses land resources more quickly

• Recycling has no effect on land resources

• Recycling only effects water resources

Answer explanation

Recycling conserves land resources by reducing the need for new raw materials, which in turn decreases the demand for land used in mining and waste disposal. This helps preserve natural habitats and reduces land degradation.

Select ways to conserve water.

• Fix leaky water pipes, install water-saving fixture

• take shorter showers

• Leave faucets running constantly

• use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways

• water plants in the early morning or late evening,

Answer explanation

To conserve water, fix leaky pipes, install water-saving fixtures, take shorter showers, use a broom instead of a hose, and water plants early or late to reduce evaporation. Leaving faucets running wastes water.

Explain how the Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) could help your class save paper at school.