Free Printable 7.09 - Conservation and Sustainability

1.

1. The Earth is a closed system. What does this mean in terms of trash and pollution?

a)

Earth will allow no trash because it is closed

b)

There is no away we can throw trash to

c)

Trash can be sent off the planet and can’t return because it is closed.

d)

There is no new materials so trash isn’t a problem

2.

________________ cars make no pollution when they are running

a)

diesel

b)

electric

c)

hybrid

d)

gasoline

3.

Which of the following is a good reason for valuing diversity?

a)

Diversity isn’t valuable; it’s easier to manage the same species in an area.

b)

Diversity can’t be defined so we can’t value it.

c)

Diversity is valuable because we don’t fully know the benefits and use of each species

d)

Diversity is valuable only if it brings a benefit of money

4.

What does wilderness do for us?

a)

Ensures species diversity

b)

Provides free services like clean water, fresh air

c)

Adds beauty and peace to the Earth

d)

All are correct

5.

What happens when you save a species?

a)

Very little, each species doesn’t matter much

b)

It is impossible to save species, they go extinct all the time

c)

Saving one species often saves others

d)

We shouldn’t try to save species because it is never successful

6.

. A student does a trash collection project and finds the following data:
Recyclable 48 kg
Biodegradable 16 kg
True Trash 12 kg
What would be a good way to display the data?

a)

a pie chart showing the percentages l

b)

A bar chart comparing the weights

c)

ine chart showing amount of trash over time

d)

a slope intercept chart showing the relationships

7.

Why is conservation sometimes controversial?

a)

Because conserving one thing usually costs money somewhere else

b)

Conservation can be difficult and time consuming

c)

Because conserving wildlife, often seems to compete with helping mankind

d)

All are correct

8.

Which of the following is true about risks of landfills.

a)

There are very few risks

b)

Landfills can let toxic chemicals into the soil and water

c)

Landfills are a major source of air pollution

d)

Landfills are a thing of the past we just throw our garbage away now

9.

A group of students works hard to count species in an area near their school. They measure a 1 m² at each location and they collect the following data:
Location A - 13 Species
Location B - 15 Species
Location C - 12 Species
Location D - 8 Species
What is the average # of Species?

a)

48

b)

12

c)

92

d)

13

10.

A group of students works hard to count species in an area near their school. They measure a 1 m² at each location and they collect the following data:
Location A - 13 Species
Location B - 15 Species
Location C - 12 Species
Location D - 8 Species
Which habitat can you infer is most likely where they collected their data?

a)

a golf course

b)

a farmers field

c)

a woodland park

d)

rainforest

11.

A group of students works hard to count species in an area near their school. They measure a 1 m² at each location and they collect the following data:
Location A - 13 Species
Location B - 15 Species
Location C - 12 Species
Location D - 8 Species
Please choose the best statement regarding the data the students collected?

a)

it isn’t reliable because they are real scientists

b)

it isn’t reliable because they didn’t use technology

c)

it is reliable but not real science because it was not carried out in a lab

d)

it is reliable because science is a way of knowing and the students learned about their world

12.

The California Condor population once dropped so low that there were only 8 individuals in the wild. What term best describes their legal status at that time?

a)

Reduced

b)

Threatened

c)

Endangered

d)

Extinct

7.09 - Conservation and Sustainability

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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