6th Grade Science Final Total Review

What are three things that all living organisms depend on?

• Air, water, foods

• Air, soil, sunlight

• Water, sunlight, soil

• Food, sunlight, air

Answer explanation

Living organisms depend on air, water, and food for survival, making the correct answer choice 'Air, water, foods'.

What do we call resources that are limited in supply (they will eventually run out)?

• Renewable resources

• Non-renewable resources

• Sustainable resources

• Infinite resources

Answer explanation

Non-renewable resources are limited in supply and will eventually run out, unlike renewable resources that can be replenished.

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Wind

• Coal

• Solar

• Geothermal

Answer explanation

Coal is an example of a non-renewable resource because it is a fossil fuel that takes millions of years to form and cannot be replenished in a short period of time.

What do we call resources that are not limited in supply (they can be replaced by nature)?

• Non-renewable resources

• Finite resources

• Renewable resources

• Exhaustible resources

Answer explanation

Renewable resources are not limited in supply and can be replaced by nature, making them sustainable for long-term use.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Wind

Answer explanation

Wind is an example of a renewable resource because it is naturally replenished and will not run out over time.

What is an energy source that comes from plant matter?

• Biomass

• Solar

• Geothermal

• Wind

Answer explanation

Biomass is an energy source that comes from plant matter, making it the correct choice in this question.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the determining factor as to whether an energy resource is renewable or nonrenewable?

• The cost of the resource

• The rate of its use compared to the rate of its replenishment

• The location of the resource

• The color of the resource

Answer explanation

The determining factor as to whether an energy resource is renewable or nonrenewable is the rate of its use compared to the rate of its replenishment.

What is our top source of energy in the US and other industrialized countries?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Fossil fuels

• Hydropower

Answer explanation

Fossil fuels are the top source of energy in the US and other industrialized countries due to their high energy density and widespread availability.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What is the major cause of pollution that causes acid rain?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution from factories

• Water pollution

• Soil erosion

Answer explanation

The major cause of pollution that causes acid rain is air pollution from factories, which releases harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the wise and careful use of natural resources called?

• Recycling

• Conservation

• Pollution

• Deforestation

Answer explanation

Conservation is the wise and careful use of natural resources, focusing on sustainable practices to protect the environment for future generations.