S6E6

Which grade addresses the following standard?

S6E6. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the uses and conservation of various natural resources and how they impact the Earth.

• Sixth

• Seventh

• Eighth

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

S6E6.a Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• natural gas

• coal

• oil

• falling water

Tropical rain forests are being cut down to create farms and pastures, and to harvest trees for construction. What has this type of deforestation increased?

• soil erosion

• soil moisture

• fertilizers

• microorganisms

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

S6E6.b Organic matter in the soil is made from

• weathered parent rock

• decayed plants and animals

• acid rain

• carbon dioxide

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Conduct experiment

Draw conclusions

Communicate results

Form a hypothesis

Ask a question

Analyze results

Earth is mainly covered in ____.

• Glaciers

• Oceans

• Groundwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of ______ resources called Fossil Fuels.

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

Select all the Greenhouse Gases listed.

• Sulfur (S)

• Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)

• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

• Methane (CH₄)

• Ozone (O₃)

Scientists believe that global climate change may result in greater amounts of water evaporating into the air. Which of these would be the main source of water entering the atmosphere due to increased evaporation?

• Salt water

• Frozen water

• Ground water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Freshwater makes up about 90% of the Earth’s surface

• False

• True

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4