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Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas supply much of the world's energy. However, these fuels have a tremendous negative effect on the environment. Which of the following would be the best strategy to alleviate this problem

• Impose fines on individuals that overuse fossil fuels and use the money for environmental cleanup
• Educate society on the harmful effects and gradually replace fossil fuels with alternative renewable resources.
• Fund scientific research for discovering new energy sources and use the remaining supply of fossil fuels until then.
• Create an environmental policy that would ban the use of all fossil fuels due to the negative environmental effects. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

- Identify which of the following is the major cause of ozone depletion.

• Chlorofluorocarbons
• Ultraviolet light
• Nitric acid
• Sulfuric acid

The presence of wastes, such as plastic bags and motor oil, in lakes and streams miles away from developed areas suggests that

• ecosystems are interconnected and human action can alter ecosystem equilibrium
• recycling programs have failed to conserve biotic resources.
• direct harvesting practices have led to irreversible destruction of ecosystems.
• recycling programs have failed to conserve biotic resources

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The ozone layer has been depleted by the use of CFC’s. What is one effect that is now seen in the population due to this decrease in ozone

• less acid rain destroying paint on cars 
• increased skin cancer diagnosed cases 
• elevated levels of fossil fuel emissions
• larger amount of infectious diseases

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Which of the following best describes the main focus of sustainability in the modern world?

• using Earth's natural resources without depleting them 
• ensuring that endangered species are protected to prevent extinction 
• providing for the food demands of the world's population
• developing ways to use natural resources in the most efficient manne

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Which region has an abundance of oil and a scarcity of water?

• Canada
• The Middle East
• The United States
• The Great Lakes

Why is oil considered a non-renewable resource?

• It can never be regenerated.
• It takes millions of years to form.
• It can be renewed in about 100 years.
• Oil is renewable. 

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?

• wind
• solar
• coal
• biomass

What is one way that humans can lessen their impact on the environment?

• Recycle
• Eat more meat
• Drive large vehicles
• Increase agricultural area

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Which of the following is NOT a Greenhouse Gas?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Nitrous oxide
• Oxygen

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