Understanding Our Environment

Which term refers to the number and variety of species that live in an area?

• Biodiversity

• Ecosystem

• Environment

• Natural resources

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which can be broken down by natural processes?

• lead

• mercury

• biodegradable pollutants

• nonbiodegradable pollutants

____ pollutants can be broken down by natural processes

_____ pollutants cannot be broken down by natural processes

What is the word for an undesired change in air, water, or soil that hurts the health and wellbeing of living things?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

When humans use resources wisely, they leave enough for other organisms and future generations. This is called ___

• the Tragedy of the Commons

• Pollution

• Environmental Science

• Sustainability

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the name of the model used to show to the amount of Earth needed to support one person?

• Ecological Footprint

• Environmental Science

• Supply and Demand

• Developed Country

That term describes the idea that without regulation, people will overuse natural resources and deplete natural resources

• The Ideal of Sustainability

• The Study of Environmental Science

• The Law of Supply and Demand

• The Tragedy of the Commons

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which are part of the atmosphere? (more than one)

• oxygen

• water

• nitrogen

• mountains

Which is NOT part of the biosphere?

• Animals

• plants

• bacteria

• water