Environmental Science

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What should a town council consider when deciding on a power plant?

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The town council should consider the costs and benefits of each type of plant.

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What is an example of a product made from a renewable resource?

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A cotton rag is made from a renewable resource.

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What are the two types of pollution?

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Point source pollutant and nonpoint source pollutant.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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About 97% of Earth's water is salt water, found in oceans and lakes.

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How does the demand for natural resources change as the human population grows?

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The demand for natural resources increases as the human population grows.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Define renewable resource.

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing adverse effects.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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