Intro to Environmental Science
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Science
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a renewable natural resource?
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A renewable natural resource is a resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as crops, wind, and sunlight.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a nonrenewable natural resource?
Back
A nonrenewable natural resource is a resource that exists in a fixed amount and cannot be replenished within a human timescale, such as natural gas, coal, and crude oil.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define nonrenewable resource.
Back
A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is formed much more slowly than it is consumed, leading to depletion.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are biodegradable pollutants?
Back
Biodegradable pollutants are substances that can be broken down by natural processes and do not accumulate in the environment.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are non-biodegradable pollutants?
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Non-biodegradable pollutants are substances that do not break down easily and can accumulate in the environment, posing risks to ecosystems.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a commons?
Back
A commons is a resource shared by a community, such as aquifers, oceans, and highways.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced within a human timescale.
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