Environmental Science Concepts Assessment

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What is the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

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A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to long-term negative consequences for the community.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is a successful strategy to prevent the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

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Implementing a system of laws and quotas to regulate resource use.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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How can governments promote sustainable yields in resource management?

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By using quotas, licenses, taxes, and fines to regulate resource extraction.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

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What is the cleanest fossil fuel?

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Natural gas.

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What is cogeneration?

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The use of a fuel source to generate both heat and electricity.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-PS3-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as natural gas.

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What are quotas in environmental management?

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Limits set by authorities on the amount of a resource that can be extracted or used.

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What role do taxes play in resource management?

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Taxes can discourage over-extraction of resources and promote sustainable practices.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy.