The Evolution of Conservation in America Quiz

What should students include in their responses for each section?

• Personal opinions

• Well-researched, thoughtful responses

• Short, one-sentence answers

• Lists of unrelated facts

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

In Section 1, what are students asked to research about indigenous populations?

• Their political systems

• Their environmental practices before European colonization

• Their economic strategies

• Their religious beliefs

What concept is explored in Section 2?

• Urban development

• Market hunting in the 19th century

• Agricultural innovations

• Technological advancements

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

What are students encouraged to include in their responses?

• Personal anecdotes

• Examples, quotes, or references

• Fictional stories

• Unrelated historical events

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What is the maximum number of Mastery Points a student can earn?

• 2 Mastery Points

• 3 Mastery Points

• 4 Mastery Points

• 5 Mastery Points

What is the task in Section 2 related to?

• Exploring the impact of market hunting on wildlife

• Analyzing the development of agriculture

• Studying the history of transportation

• Examining the rise of digital technology

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the main goal of the assignment?

• To earn extra credit points

• To understand the evolution of conservation in America

• To learn about American history

• To study global environmental policies

What were the ecological consequences of market hunting on species such as the passenger pigeon and the American bison?

• Increased population of these species

• No significant impact on their populations

• Near extinction of these species

• Improved genetic diversity

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Were there any early responses to limit the damage caused by resource exploitation?

• No responses until the 21st century

• Immediate and effective global policies

• Some early conservation efforts and regulations

• Complete ban on industrial activities

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Who were key figures in the early conservation movement?

• John Muir, Gifford Pinchot, Theodore Roosevelt

• Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin

• Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Alexander Graham Bell

• Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael