Managing Resources

What is an example of a renewable resource?

• hydroelectric

• oil

• coal

• fossil fuel

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the result of using fossil fuels more rapidly than they are formed?

• The price of fossil fuels will lower.

• The supply will not be affected.

• The supply will eventually be used up.

• The supply will be replaced more quickly.

Which statement is accurate about the farm shown in the picture?

• The energy for the farm is being provided by hydroelectric power, which is a nonrenewable

  energy source.

• The energy for the farm is being provided by the wind, which is a renewable energy resource.

• The energy for the farm is being provided by hydroelectric power which is a renewable energy source.

• The energy for the farm is being provided by the wind, which a nonrenewable energy source.

A student decided to conserve renewable resources in his home. Which of the following measure could help him save the most natural resources?

• Take long showers

• Repair leaky faucets

• Keep water running when brushing his teeth

• Run the washing machine only on the smallest of loads

When you use resources wisely you are practicing what? 

• conservation

• habits 

• responsibility 

• the golden rule 

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is an example of REDUCING?  

• taking glass bottles to the recycling center

• turning off the lights when you leave a room

• using a soup can for a pencil cup
  
  

• throwing your garbage in the trash can

Conservation is the act of conserving, or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. Why is this so important? What are some things you can do to help conserve our environment? 

• leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with 1 plate

• run the washing machine with 1 shirt

• leave the refrigerator door open

• turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.

• Renewable Energy Resource

• Nonrenewable Energy Resource

• Fossil Fuel

• Forever Fuel

__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.

• Renewable Energy Resource

• Nonrenewable Energy Resource

• Fossil Fuels

• Forever Fuels

Which of the following is a sustainable practice for managing water resources?

• A) Using water sprinklers during the hottest part of the day

• B) Collecting rainwater for garden irrigation

• C) Washing cars with a hose

• D) Letting the tap run while brushing teeth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4