3-2 and 3-3 Test

A material resource is a renewable resource only that is used to make objects.

• True
• False

Burning fossil fuels decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Natural gas forms from microscopic marine organisms.

• True
• False

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Trees can be classified as different kinds of resources. Based on this figure, what is the best classification for these trees?

• material resource
• endangered resource
• nonrenewable resource

Which of the following would be considered a natural resource in the RAW form?

• rock
• glass
• steel
• concrete

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following natural resources is renewed or cycled by non-living processes?

• water
• forests
• wildfire

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Why are fossil fuels such rich sources of energy for humans, but rocks are not?

• Rocks are too old to contain energy.
• Rocks are too difficult to extract from Earth.
• Fossil fuels contain energy-rich carbon from once-living organisms.

Which type of resource is used to make plastics?

• Coal
• Uranium
• Petroleum
• Natural Gas

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How are nonrenewable energy resources different from renewable energy resources?

• Nonrenewable energy resources are used by people to generate heat.
• Nonrenewable energy resources are not natural resources.
• Nonrenewable energy resources are used at a faster rate than they can be replaced.

Why is petroleum considered to be a nonrenewable resource?

• It is difficult to obtain and transport.
• It releases harmful chemicals when burned.
• It requires a very long period of time to form.

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