Formed? Found? Used?

Hey treasure hunters! Maya and Harper are on a quest to find something shiny and valuable, often used to make jewelry, art, and even money. What are they looking for?

• aquifer

• oil

• gold

• coal

Join Aiden, Maya, and Liam on a subterranean adventure! Can you guess what they found beneath the earth's surface, hidden in a layer of porous rock?

• aquifer

• coal

• oil

• nickel ore

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Found where there were ancient tropical swamps millions of years ago.

Imagine you're an explorer like Arjun or Sophia, discovering hidden treasures beneath the earth. One of these treasures is an underground lake found in sedimentary rocks that stores water. It takes thousands of years to refill as part of the water cycle. What is this amazing natural reservoir called?

• lithium ore

• gold ore

• oil

• aquifers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Burned for energy, gasoline, used to make plastics

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Hey explorers! Imagine you're diving into the past, where ancient oceans once thrived. What treasure might you discover beneath the waves?

• oil

• nickel ore

• aquifers

• gold ore

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Hey Mason and Avery, can you guess which of these is used to power up our gadgets and electric cars?

• lithium ore

• gold ore

• aquifers

• coal

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Join Arjun and Ava on a thrilling adventure to uncover hidden treasures! These precious ores are buried deep within the earth, waiting for volcanic activity to bring them closer to the surface so they can be mined. Can you help them identify which ones are ready for discovery?

• coal

• gold ore

• nickel ore

• aquifers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Hey explorers! In the US, the largest commercial facility to dig up this treasure is in Nevada. Can you guess what it is?

• nickel

• aquifer

• lithium

• coal

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Ava and Anika are on a thrilling adventure near rivers, lakes, and swamps. They discover that dead plants sink under the pressure of water and mud. Over millions of years, this pressure creates a hidden treasure of stored energy. Can you guess what it is?

• gold ore

• nickel ore

• oil

• coal

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1