3rd Trimester Final (21-40)

21. an unwanted change in the environment that is caused by harmful substances

• a. Pollution
• b. Renewable
• c. Overpopulation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

22. Five major kinds of pollution include garbage, chemicals, high-powered wastes, and

• a. dirt and grime
• b. trash and water
• c. gases and noise
• d. biodegradable and volcanic wastes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

23. a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed

• a. Pollution
• b. Renewable
• c. Overpopulation

24. a natural resource that forms at a rate slower than the rate at which it is consumed

• a. Renewable
• b. Nonrenewable
• c. Biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

25. An organism that makes a home for itself in a new place, is called a(n)

• a. endangered species
• b. new species
• c. strange species
• d. exotic species

26. What is the preservation and wise use of natural resources called?

• a. conservation
• b. ecology
• c. habitats
• d. biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

27. Three ways to conserve resources include reducing, recycling, and

• a. renaming
• b. rebuilding
• c. reusing.
• d. rethinking

28. The process of recovering valuable or useful materials from waste or scrap is called

• a. reducing
• b. renewing
• c. rebuilding
• d. recycling

29. Conserving wetlands and reducing deforestation will help

• a. protect habitats
• b. stop air pollution
• c. eliminate exotic species
• d. slow overpopulation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

30. We can reduce our need for fossil fuels by developing

• a. alternative energy sources
• b. natural gas lines.
• c. gasoline-powered cars
• d. new oil sources.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3