Earth Science and Natural Resources Worksheet

Earth Science and Natural Resources Worksheet

6th Grade

8 Qs

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Earth Science and Natural Resources Worksheet

Earth Science and Natural Resources Worksheet

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-4

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jorge Mejia Osorio

FREE Resource

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