
Earth Science and Natural Resources Worksheet

Quiz
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
+2
Standards-aligned

Jorge Mejia Osorio
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What resources do you think were affected by the oil spill?
Water, soil, and wildlife were affected by the oil spill.
Only the air was affected by the oil spill.
Only the plants were affected by the oil spill.
No resources were affected by the oil spill.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
According to the passage, what was the Deepwater Horizon event?
A) A hurricane
B) An oil spill
C) A volcanic eruption
D) An earthquake
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Oil spills are a form of ________, which is when harmful materials called pollutants are introduced to the natural environment.
pollution
erosion
photosynthesis
condensation
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What was one major consequence of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on marine life in the Gulf of Mexico?
Increased fish populations
Widespread death of marine animals
Improved water quality
Expansion of coral reefs
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
True or False: The Deepwater Horizon oil spill only impacted water and did not affect food supply, plants, or other resources.
True
False
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Why did many Earth scientists urge us to remember the problems with fossil fuels after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
Because fossil fuels are a limited resource and cause environmental damage
Because fossil fuels are the only source of energy
Because fossil fuels are inexpensive and easy to use
Because fossil fuels are renewable and clean
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
When oil spills occur what is it that typically pollutes the ocean?
crude oil
gasoline
diesel
methane
natural gas
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
8.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How are oil spills caused? (Select all that apply)
tankers
rigs
bombs
air planes
natural causes
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
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