Review Science 8th

What is a nonrenewable resource?

• A resource that can be easily replaced once it has been used
• A resource that is abundant and never runs out
• A resource that has no impact on the environment
• A resource that cannot be easily replaced or replenished once it has been used

Is coal a mineral?

• Yes
• No

What is a negative aspect of fossil fuels/?

• Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduction in carbon emissions
• Renewable energy source
• Decrease in air pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which fossil fuel is considered the most abundant in the United States?

• Petroleum
• Wind energy
• Coal
• Natural gas

When fossil fuels are burned what do they release?

• Methane and helium
• Nitrogen and sulfur dioxide
• Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
• Oxygen and water vapor

What is the best way for a farmer to manage the soil?

• Using chemical fertilizers excessively
• Sustainable farming practices
• Not rotating crops
• Ignoring soil erosion

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Is soil considered a vital resource?

• Yes
• No

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which is a renewable energy resource?

• Nuclear
• Natural gas
• Coal
• one that produces less pollution than fossil fuels

Petroleum, Natural Gas and Coal have been the primary source of energy in the recent century.

• False
• Wind and solar are the primary source
• True

Where is Petroleum underground?

• Deep in reservoirs or rock formations

• In outer space
• In the ocean
• Near the surface