Human Impact

I am creating al list of natural resources. Which of the nonrewable resources should I include on my list?

• Oil

• plants

• sunlight

• water

What does the term "potable" refer to?

• air

• plants and animals

• water

• dirt

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is conservation?

• political practice that support tradition

• preservation of samples of living tissue in jars of liquid

• preservation and wise use of natural resources

• saving plants and animals from natural death

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What term best describes the energy source that is the use of the Earth's heat?

• hydroelectric

• geothermal

• wind energy

• solar energy

Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource. True or false?

• True

• False

Coal is a renewable resource. True or false?

• True

• False

Water bottles are made from plastic. Plastic is made from petroleum products. Petroleum is made from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are renewable. True or false?

• True

• False

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Humans can cause different types of pollution. When fertilizers and pesticides make their way into water systems, what type of pollution has taken place?

• Biological

• Air

• Thermal

• Chemical

Humans need fresh, clean water to survive. Which of these statements is TRUE about fresh water?

• In some places on Earth, freshwater is being used faster than it can be replaced

• The global population is currently decreasing and people are using less freshwater

• Freshwater was on,ce considered a renewable resource but today it is considered

• An unlimited amount of freshwater is on Earth

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What is the alternative energy source that burns trash waste

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Biomass energy