Economics in Environmental Science

Economics in Environmental Science

11th Grade

15 Qs

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Economics in Environmental Science

Economics in Environmental Science

Assessment

Quiz

Science

11th Grade

Medium

NGSS
HS-ETS1-3, HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-1

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Dallas Peck

Used 2+ times

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15 questions

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1.

DRAW QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Draw the supply and demand curve, labeling the equilibrium

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Answer explanation

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Larger quantities mean that each unit is worth less, and price goes down. Lower quantities mean that each unit is worth more, and price goes up.

2.

LABELLING QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Label each half of this cost-benefit analysis

a
b

cost

benefit

Answer explanation

Costs include factors like start up $, supplies, and labor. Benefits include the eventual profits. Cost-benefit analysis considers both short and long-term outcomes. Oftentimes, environmental consequences are less direct and longer-term than what most economists look for

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which statement about the relationship between economics and the environment is true?

  1. Internal and external environmental costs are usually considered equally

Long-term effects often receive more weight than short-term effects

Harm to the environment can harm economies

The relationship usually receives serious consideration

Answer explanation

Economics are trades for goods and services. (almost) All resources originate from the environment of our planet Earth.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

4.

LABELLING QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Organize the resources as renewable, non-renewable, or something in between

a
b
c

sunlight

soil

Copper

Answer explanation

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Various resources replenish at different rates. Sunlight and wind replenish quickly so they are renewable. Metal ore and fossil fuels replenish over millions of years, so they are non-renewable. Other resources like soil, clean water, and wood depend on sustainable practices. Overuse can lead to depletion.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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"Energy Star," "USDA Organic," and "Fair Trade Certified" are all examples of

ecosystems

ecolabeling

market value

non-market value

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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In the United States, the strength of environmental policy is constant from state to state

True

False

Answer explanation

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State laws vary, specifying on whatever federal (national) law has yet to cover

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The executive branch of the United States government includes

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Answer explanation

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The Legislative Branch (Senate & House) legislates.

The Executive Branch (President & Cabinet, Agencies) enforces.

The Judicial Branch (Court system) interprets.

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