Envirothon

This invasive species can survive on land for about 7 days.

• Zebra mussel

• Lionfish

• Red-Eared Slider

• Grass Carp

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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These nocturnal creatures get their name from the chirping call they make that marks the beginning of spring.

• Bullfrog

• Spring Peeper

• Gray Treefrog

• Eastern Hellbender

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

State Amphibian

• Eastern Tiger Salamander

• Red-spotted Newt

• Marbled Salamander

• Eastern Hellbender

An accurate definition of Sustainability is

• meeting population needs

• meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive

• meeting the needs of the future without worrying about todays

• meeting the food needs of animals

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

State Tree

• Eastern Redbud

• Eastern Hemlock

• Red Pine

• Tulip Tree

Which is NOT an example of biomass?

• wood

• crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)

• manure and/or trash

• petroleum

How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?

• Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.

• Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.

• Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.

• Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

a downside to relying on biomass as a primary fuel source for a nation is that

• it can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat loss

• it requires little land use

• it produces no pollution

• it produces more pollution than coal 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?

• wind

• coal

• biomass

• nuclear fission

Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?

• Biomass

• Nuclear

• Natural Gas

• Solar

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5