Conservation & Food Chain Test

At Greenfield Elementary School, the students have been learning about the importance of recycling. The school recently organized a recycling competition to encourage students to recycle more. Each classroom has its own recycling bin, and the class that recycles the most materials over the next month will win a special prize. What is the primary benefit of recycling at Greenfield Elementary School?

• Saving money on new materials

• Reducing pollution and protecting the environment

• Winning a special prize for the classroom

• Learning about increasing pollution and teamwork

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NGSS.5-ESS3-1

The cafeteria at Maplewood Middle School is committed to reducing waste and conserving natural resources. They have implemented several initiatives to achieve this goal, including using reusable trays and utensils, sourcing locally grown produce, delivering food to centers, and minimizing food waste. What is one way the cafeteria at Maplewood Middle School is helping save natural resources?

• Using disposable trays and throwing them away

• Importing produce from different farms around the world

• Donating leftover food to shelters near the school

• Encourage students to buy packaged snacks

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Select the words that best complete the sentence. Conservation is important because it helps protect __________ and __________ for future generations.

• jobs, income

• animals, plants

• rivers, lakes

• resources, habitats

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Why is conservation important for the environment?

• To increase pollution

• To decrease the use of renewable resources

• To protect natural resources

• To accelerate the use of nonrenewable resources

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Pine Grove Park is a local community area surrounded by forests and streams. A group of volunteers has been organizing clean-up events to preserve the natural beauty of the park. They pick up litter, organize plastic and glass in appropriate recycle bins. Why are the volunteers’ efforts at Pine Grove Park an example of conservation?

• Because they are organizing events for entertainment

• Because they are trying to make the park look more attractive

• Because they are properly disposing waste in the park

• Because they want to attract more tourists to the park

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

In a desert ecosystem, a scientist observes the growth of different cactus species. They notice that certain cacti thrive in sandy areas with minimal rainfall, while others grow larger in rocky areas with occasional rainfall.

What mostly influences the growth of cacti in the desert ecosystem?

• The type of soil and amount of rainfall in the area

• The presence of other desert plants

• Competition for nutrients among cactus species

• The availability of water from underground sources

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which of the following BEST describes abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

• Environmental factors such as sunlight, temperature, and water

• Decomposers that break down organic matter

• Living organisms such as plants and animals

• Interactions between different species in an ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in a pond ecosystem?

• sunlight

• turtle

• temperature

• rocks

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What role do producers play in the cycling of matter within a food chain?

• The convert sunlight into energy

• They eat consumers

• They break down dead organisms

• They die after 3 years

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Label the food chain

b

c

d

e

a

secondary consumer

decomposer

producer

primary consumer

sun

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3