Unit 8 Sustainability - through Commons

Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?

• Loss of animal homes

• Climate change

• Increase in pollution

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which is NOT a way to decrease your ecological footprint?

• Eating less meat and processed foods
• Walking or biking to school
• Turning off electricity and water when you're not using it. 
• Driving a large car around for fun.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What has happened to resource consumption in the last several hundred years?

• it has remained at the same level
• it has decreased dramatically
• it has decreased only slightly
• it has increased dramatically

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Our effect on the environment - a combination of what we consume, and the waste we produce.

• Ecological Fingerprint
• Ecological Footprint
• Ecological Image
• Ecological History

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

• Wind
• Coal
• Solar
• Biomass

Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......

• require expensive equipment
• take millions of years to replace
• can be found all over 
• provide all the energy we use

What are examples of non-renewable resources?

• Oil, coal and solar energy.

• Gas, coal and water.

• Oil, gas and wind.

• Oil, gas and coal.

Which of the below is an example of renewable energy?

• Oil

• Coal

• Solar

What does solar power use to get energy?

• Wind

• Water

• The Sun