Protect Earth’s Resources Assessment

Which of the following resources are considered nonrenewable? Choose THREE correct answers.

• the Sun/solar energy

• coal

• air/wind

• natural gas

• fresh water

Which of the following is a positive effect of industry

• large amounts of locally grown foods

• access to information and instant communication

• additional waste

• air pollution

Driving and using electricity are examples of what type of human activity that can impact the natural world?

• everyday use/habits

• industry

• agriculture

• resource creation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

natural resources that are continuously available

• not renewable

• renewable

natural resources that are available in a limited amount

• nonrenewable

• renewable

the human practice of growing food sources for the population

• agriculture/farming

• industrial

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

the processing of raw materials and manufacturing of goods

• farming

• industry

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

supplies humans need that are found in the natural world

• manufactured

• natural

Agriculture practices can create both positive and negative effects. Which of the following is an agriculture practice that can have negative effects on the environment?

• concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)

• crop rotation

• planting cover crops

• reduction in traditional plowing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is a negative effect of resource use?

• large crop yields

• oil spills

• worldwide communication

• variety of clothing options

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4