Sustainability

A resource that can replenish itself is...

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

A resource that cannot replenish itself is...

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

Solar, wind and water energy are all...

• Non-sustainable resources

• Sustainable resources

The main idea of sustainability is to act responsibly so that the resources on the planet will be able to _____________many generations to come.

• feed

• wipe out

• support

• clothe

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is defined as development that meets the present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

• renewable development

• sustainability

• sustainable development

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What does ecological footprint measure?

• How quantity of natural resources humans need compared to the earth's capacity to provide those resources

• The size of cities across the world

• The amount of fossil fuels that are burned for energy

• The shoe size of the average human

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the least sustainable practice?

• recycling

• reducing

• reusing

• consuming

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is something we do daily that affects our ecological footprint?

• taking a shower

• driving to school

• blowdrying your hair

• change your clothes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which is not an action to combat

environmental problems?

• volunteer to plant trees

• organize and sign a petition

• throw waste into rivers

• take part in a demonstration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

How will the construction shown above most likely effect the environment?

• Animals in different parts of the ecosystem will be separated

• Habitats on both sides of the road will be damaged by flooding

• Plants will stop growing in the cleared ground

• Populations of predators will increase in this region.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4