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Most water pollution is the result of __________________.

• natural processes
• animal waste
• human activities
• acid rain

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The best way to keep the ocean clean is to ______________________. 

• skim trash regularly
• stop using the ocean as a resource
• establish regulations for safety and environmental regulations
• start a war to take over the ocean as our own resource

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Eduardo is a conservation biologist. He needs to develop a plan to preserve wetlands. He begins his project by studying the data in the following chart. How is Eduardo using scientific methods in developing a plan?

• He is analyzing data about causes and effects.
• He is analyzing a hypothesis about causes and effects.
• He is proposing an experiment about causes and effects.
• He is using intuition to determine causes and effects.

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Designing a car that produces less pollution into our atmosphere

• engineering
• not engineering

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A problem with wind energy is that 

• Birds and bats may be threatened
• Too much wind is produced
• it is nonrenewable
• not predictable

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Conservation is the act of conserving, or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. What are some things you can do to help conserve our environment? 

• leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with 1 plate
• run the washing machine with 1 shirt
• leave the refrigerator door open
• turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV

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What do humans do that put species at risk? choose 3

• pollution

• deforestation

• overuse of resources

• generate electricity

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Which action shows concern for the environment with regards to the resources of the oceans?

• developing technology which will allow for an increase in fish harvesting

• allowing factories to release untreated wastewater into the oceans

• filling in oceanfront wetlands in order to extend beachfront properties

• setting limits on fish harvesting in the oceans

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Deforestation is the cutting down of trees.

• True

• False

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Which activities help to reduce your carbon footprint?

• Taking shorter showers

• Buying less new clothing

• Walking to school

• Watching tv

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