Environmental Science Pretest

Which of these is a "common" resource?

• water

• coal

• aluminum

• oil

• air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Sustainable use of a resource means

• not using the resource at all.

• using the resource more slowly than it replenishes.

• using the resource as much as we need to.

• sharing the resource with others.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Trees are a

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

Water is a

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which source of energy does NOT produce carbon dioxide?

• natural gas

• coal

• biomass

• nuclear

Your "carbon footprint" refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) produced by

• the electricity you use at home.

• the gasoline you burn in your car.

• the trash you throw away.

• all of your daily activities and lifestyle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of these will reduce your carbon footprint?

• Eat more meat.

• Eat less meat.

Coal is a

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

Uranium is a

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

Which of these is a way to conserve electricity at home?

• Turning the thermostat (temperature) up in the summer.

• Turning the thermostat (temperature) up in the winter.

• Using a clothesline to dry your laundry.

• Using a clothes dryer to dry your laundry.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3