Scope Assessment: Conservation and Recycling

Water is classified as a renewable resource. What is the main reason why water is classified as renewable instead of nonrenewable?

• Water is found as both fresh water and salt water.

• Water can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas.

• Water is always being recycled on Earth.

• All living things need water.

Which of the following is an example of a solution that will help conserve a nonrenewable energy source?

• Carpooling with neighbors to school

• Turning off the water while brushing your teeth

• Using only individual plastic bags in your lunch

• Make a jewelry box or other craft out of old cereal boxes

Which of the following are the most important reasons why we should conserve trees as resources?

• A. Many people like to plant trees in their yards.

• B. Trees provide humans with necessary oxygen.

• C. Trees provide us with food sources.

• D. Climbing trees is an important pastime for children.

• E. We can make lots of products from trees.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Technology has made it possible for humans to use many renewable and nonrenewable resources for energy sources. Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource being used for energy in order to lessen the impact on the environment?

• A. A factory using coal to generate electricity

• B. A car filling up with gasoline at a convenience store

• C. Farmers using petroleum to fuel tractors

• D. Solar energy panels on top of a house

Which of the following is not a way of keeping trash out of our landfills?

• Hosting a neighborhood garage sale

• Starting a recycling program at school

• Buying more one-time-use plastics

• Composting food waste to use in a garden

Some materials can be recycled or processed into new items. Which of the resources below can be recycled?

• Yesterday’s newspaper

• Foam packing peanuts

• Plastic toy baseball bat

• Aluminum soup can

• Light bulbs

The table lists some resources and how they are classified. Drag the renewable resources.

(a)   (b)   ​ ​

• wind
• oil
• coal
• sunlight

The table lists some resources and how they are classified. Drag the nonrenewable.

​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​

• oil
• coal
• sunlight
• wind

The poster shown reminds people to recycle. One of the items on the poster is not a recyclable item. Which numbered location shows the item that should not be included on this poster?

• (Jar)

• (Newspaper)

• (Plastic jug)

• (Bubble wrap)

The graph shows several countries’ plastic waste amounts. Which country would benefit the most from a public service program promoting conservation and recycling?

• Canada

• United States

• China

• India

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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2