Earth's Resources & Changing Surface Review

Piper poured water on a pile of sand and observed that some of the sand eroded from the pile. What question could she test to learn more about erosion?

• What types of animal live in sand?

• How long will the sand stay wet?

• Does sand erode away faster than different kinds of dirt?

• Will adding more water change the type of sand?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the resources is NONrenewable?

• The sun shining

• Wind blowing

• A tree growing

• The burning of fossil fuels

Which soil type is WORST at retaining water?

• loamy, rich in humus

• fine clay-rich particles

• milky color, smooth

• sandy, coarse, large grains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the difference between nonrenewable and renewable resources?

• Nonrenewable resources cannot be replenished quickly.

• Humans cannot use nonrenewable resources.

• Nonrenewable resources are never used.

• People easily make nonrenewable resources each year.

Jacob put three samples of different types of soils in a cup. He observed the three samples with his hand lens and then he rubbed each sample with his hands. What question was Jacob's investigation trying to answer?

• How well does each type of soil support life?

• What is the texture of each type of soil?

• How many nutrients are found in each type of soil?

• How well does each type of soil retain water?

Mrs. Mitchell Harvey wanted to grow a radish plant in class and she used a tin can to plant the seed in with soil. What type of resource is the tin can made of and what will be the BEST way to deal with the tin can after her experiment?

• The tin can is made from renewable resources. Crush the tin can and place it in the trash bag.

• The tin can is made from nonrenewable resources. Save the can to use in future experiments.

• The tin can is made from nonrenewable resources. Place the tin can in a hazardous waste container.

• The tin can is made from renewable resources. Throw the tin can into a classroom trash can.

Weathering is changes that happens on Earth's surface. What is NOT a form of weathering?

• Soil or dirt moved by floods.

• Wind blowing bits of sand into rock.

• Ice grinding rocks down.

• Rocks rubbing against each other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Marilyn is wanting to conserve resources at school. Which of the following things will NOT meet her goal of conservation at school?

• Reusing a plastic water bottle before she recycles it.

• Remind teachers to turn off the overhead projector when leaving the classroom.

• Print as much copies as she wants which will use a lot of paper.

• Carry her lunch in a reusable container.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which answer choice classifies the resources correctly?

• Renewable: Wood and Coal

  Nonrenewable: Petroleum fuel, Natural gas, and Solar energy

• Renewable: Petroleum, Natural gas, and coal

  Nonrenewable: Solar energy and Wood

• Renewable: Solar energy and Natural gas

  Nonrenewable: Coal, Petroleum, and Wood

• Renewable: Solar energy and Wood

  Nonrenewable: Petroleum fuel, Natural gas, and Coal

Plants in VERY COLD regions have many traits to help them survive the cold. One of these is tiny, wax-covered leaves. How will this trait help the plant in a very cold region?

• This trait will help protect the plant from cold temperatures.

• The trait will help the plant shed the water quickly and prevent damage to the plant.

• The trait will hold onto rain water so that evaporation of this water will cool the plant.

• The trait will hold onto the rain water in case of drought.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4