Vocabulary List 15 Earth Science

What is a fossil fuel?

• A fuel derived directly from living matter

• A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed from the remains of living organisms

• A compound of hydrogen and carbon

• A method of extracting oil or gas

What does hydraulic fracturing involve?

• Absorbing raw energy from the sun

• The job of taking care of something

• Forcing open fissures in underground rocks by introducing liquid at high pressure

• Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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Which of the following is a hydrocarbon?

• A fuel derived directly from living matter

• A compound of hydrogen and carbon

• A method of extracting oil or gas

• A solar cell

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the definition of biofuel?

• A natural fuel such as coal or gas

• A fuel derived directly from living matter

• A compound of hydrogen and carbon

• A method of extracting oil or gas

What is the primary function of photovoltaic solar cells?

• To absorb raw energy from the sun and use it to create electricity

• To absorb raw energy from the sun and use it to heat water or air

• To force open fissures in underground rocks

• To take care of something

What does the prefix "pan-" mean?

• Many; several

• All

• One

• Few

What does the prefix "poly-" mean?

• All

• One

• Many; several

• Few

What is the concept of sustainability focused on?

• Forcing open fissures in underground rocks

• Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain an ecological balance

• Absorbing raw energy from the sun

• The job of taking care of something

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is solar thermal?

• Forcing open fissures in underground rocks

• Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain an ecological balance

• Absorbing raw energy from the sun and use it to heat water or air

• The job of taking care of something

What is the role of stewardship?

• Forcing open fissures in underground rocks

• The job of taking care of something

• Absorbing raw energy from the sun

• Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5