Environmental Change and Preservation

Too many organisms in one area for the resources available

• biodiversity

• overpopulation

• pollution

• renewable resource

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An unwanted change in the environment that is caused by substances or forms of energy

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

• pollution

• point-source pollutant

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Hazardous waste includes waste that can

• catch fire

• make people sick

• explode

• all of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following gases is thought to be responsible for increasing global temperatures

• argon

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

• ozone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following can cause pollution?

• noise

• garbage

• chemicals

• all of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Pollution

• does nor affect humans

• can make humans sick

• makes humans sick only after many years

• non of the above

3 ways to conserve resources include reducing, recycling, and

• renaming

• rebuilding

• reusing

• rethinking

What is the preservation and wise use of natural resources called?

• conservation

• ecology

• habits

• biodiversity

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Biodiversity can be maintained by protecting

• habitats

• exotic species

• crops

• factories

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

People can reduce waste by using products that are

• nonrenewable

• fossil fuels

• biodegradable

• exotic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3