Natural Resources and Conservation

Which sentence best explains the importance of conserving water?

• Earth will run out of water someday.

• The supply of water is limited and everyone needs water.

• Dirty water cannot be cleaned.

• Only a few people need and use water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

The Diaz family often uses the city bus instead of the family car. Which natural resource are they conserving in this photo?

• water

• soil

• forests

• oil

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How does putting trash in these bins help conserve resources? Select two answer choices.

• The amount of waste is increased.

• The amount of waste is reduced

• The objects in the bin will be reused.

• The objects in the bin will be recycle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

Wood is a natural resource and can be used in many ways. Which of the following is one way wood can be used?

• To make clothes.

• To make cell phones.

• To burn and create gas for cars.

• To make houses and furniture.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Why is it important to conserve water?

• We don't need to conserve water because the ocean has plenty of water for everyone.

• we need it for drinking, cleaning, and growing food, and there isn't an unlimited supply of fresh water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

A student wants to conserve resources by reusing them. Which is the best example of reusing a resource?

• Placing used, unwanted paper in a recycling bin.

• Using paper plates for dinner.

• Carrying groceries in a cloth bad instead of plastic bags.

• Walking to school instead of taking a car or bus.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which of the following names a natural resource and how it can be used?

• Plastic- used to make cups

• Metal- used to make food products

• Cotton- used to make clothing

• Coal- used to make furniture

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Which activity demonstrates a good choice for the conservation of natural resources?

• removing a plant from its habitat

• taking shorter showers

• leaving the water faucet running

• placing aluminum cans in a trash can

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is a natural resource?

• materials we find on the ground

• materials found in nature

• materials we can use again

• materials that will run out

What is one way to conserve energy at home?

• Running the dishwasher half full.

• Leaving the TV on all night.

• Turning the lights off when they are not needed.

• Keeping the refrigerator door open.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3