Resources Management

Efforts to wisely use and protect valuable resources such as fresh water, soil, unique environments, and energy resources is known as-

• conservation

• recycling

• landfills

• stocking

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is least important to the environment when considering an energy management plan?

• using less energy from fossil fuel sources

• recycling materials

• using energy efficient products

• saving money on the gas bill

Which of the following would NOT be part of a logical energy management plan for your school?

• turn off all lights in classroom when empty

• using energy efficient light bulbs in the hallway

• using automatic faucets in the bathroom to reduce water usage

• leaving windows open in the classroom

Name two ways that resources can be managed effectively.

• water conservation

• limit logging

• more zoos

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Managing resources can allow resources to be _.

• conserved

• used more quickly

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

One advantage of developing energy-efficient technologies is _.

• a reduction in pollution

• an increase in pollution

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

_ is the protection and wise use of resources.

• Conservation

• Stewardship

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How could throwing a used battery in the trash lead to pollution?

• All batteries can be recharged so they should not be thrown away.

• Used batteries in trash that gets burned could cause thermal water pollution.

• Acids or bases from the battery could soak into landfill soil and pollute groundwater.

• It does not lead to pollution because the chemicals in the battery are permanently contained inside the battery.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

If humans run out of the following resources, which resource would be most difficult to replace?

• rice

• wind energy

• coal

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Most priority in the household budget.

• Education

• Food

• Clothing