Human Impact on the Environment

Microplastics are:

• Tiny plants that live in the ocean.

• Very small pieces of plastic that pollute the environment.

• Large containers used for recycling plastic.

• A type of strong glue made from plastic.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Biodiversity refers to:

• The different types of birds found in a forest.

• The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.

• The process of breaking down plastic.

• The study of ancient plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Something that is biodegradable can:

• Be used again and again without breaking down.

• Be broken down naturally by bacteria and other living organisms.

• Cause pollution in the air and water.

• Only be broken down in a special recycling facility.

Non-biodegradable materials:

• Decompose quickly in the environment.

• Are helpful for building homes for animals.

• Do not break down easily in the environment.

• Can be easily turned into compost.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Deforestation is the:

• Planting of new trees in a forest.

• Clearing of forests for other uses.

• Study of trees and their growth.

• Natural process of leaves falling in autumn.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Climate change refers to:

• The normal changes in weather patterns over a short period.

• Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

• The different seasons of the year.

• The daily forecast of temperature and rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas were formed from:

• Decayed plastic buried underground.

• The remains of ancient plants and animals.

• Volcanic eruptions and lava flow.

• Water trapped deep beneath the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Pollution is the:

• Process of cleaning up trash and waste.

• Introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

• Natural weathering of rocks and soil.

• Growth of healthy plants and trees.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Sustainability means:

• Using up all the Earth's resources as quickly as possible.

• Meeting our current needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

• Focusing only on economic growth and development.

• Ignoring environmental problems to focus on other issues.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Conservation is the:

• Careless use of natural resources.

• Protection and careful management of natural resources.

• Process of making something new from old materials.

• Study of how things break down over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4