Earth's Resources & Human Activity Test Review

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What is a renewable resource?

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A natural resource that can be replaced by nature in a short period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How can the use of insecticides on crops affect the environment?

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It can contaminate water sources close by.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is a fossil fuel?

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Fuels that formed years ago from the remains of things that lived millions of years ago.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What evidence supports the claim that human consumption of natural resources negatively impacts the environment?

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Increased human population and decreased habitats for plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

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Trees.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Natural resources that cannot be replaced or take a long time to replenish, such as fossil fuels.

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What is the impact of deforestation on the environment?

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It leads to loss of biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and contributes to climate change.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the significance of sustainable resource management?

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It ensures that natural resources are used in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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How does human population growth affect natural resources?

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It increases demand for resources, leading to over-exploitation and depletion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What role do trees play in the ecosystem?

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They provide oxygen, improve air quality, conserve water, preserve soil, and support wildlife.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5