Introduction to Environment

Introduction to Environment

12th Grade

17 Qs

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Introduction to Environment

Introduction to Environment

Assessment

Quiz

Science

12th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS3-4, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Zeinab Zoghaib

Used 6+ times

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of the tragedy of the commons?

when humans overuse a natural resource

when the short-term, positive effects go to the individual, while the long-term, negative effects are spread out to the group

when humans act selfishly, thinking of the own interest

when plants and animals compete for space, resources, and/or food

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are both examples of the tragedy of the commons?

overfishing and earthquakes

flooding and tsunamis

pollution and overpopulation

super-germs and virus outbreaks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?

Improving literacy among urban populations

Inventing stronger antibiotics

Raising taxes for large corporations

Passing laws to prevent overharvesting

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do we mean when we refer to "commons" in environmental science?

shared values

shared resources

shared personalities

shared classes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of a commons?

air

oceans

private beach

forests

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the story of Easter Island, what was considered the commons?

the statues

the ocean

the trees

the Europeans

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sustainability is

the process of maintaining resources so they are not depleted or permanently damaged

the ability to use resources faster than they are renewed

they ability to save resources for years and years

the process of using resources for one's own benefit without regard for others

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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