Environmental Impact and EDP Test

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?

• Plastic

• Air

• Concrete

• Glass

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources are always found underground, while nonrenewable are above ground.

• Renewable resources can be replaced faster than they are used, while nonrenewable cannot.

• Nonrenewable resources are always living things, while renewable are non-living.

• Renewable resources are more expensive than nonrenewable resources.

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Water

• Coal

• Crops

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How are natural resources used in our daily lives? Choose the best answer.

• Only for making medicines

• Only for building houses

• For food, fuel, electricity, shelter, and products like paper

• Only for making clothes

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Imagine a community uses only nonrenewable resources for electricity. What could happen in the future if they do not change their habits? (Use reasoning to answer.)

• The resources will last forever.

• The resources might run out, and the community could face shortages.

• The resources will become renewable.

• The resources will become cheaper.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is a natural resource used to generate electricity in our daily lives?

• Wind or water

• Plastic

• Paper

• Glass

What is one way you can help conserve natural resources at home?

• Turning off water and light switches when not in use

• Leaving lights on all day

• Using disposable items only

• Throwing away reusable items

Why is recycling important for the environment?

• It saves time, money, energy, and ecosystems

• It increases the amount of waste in landfills

• It uses more resources than making new products

• It makes items harder to reuse

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Which of the following best describes what happens to items in a landfill?

• They can sit for hundreds of years before breaking down

• They are immediately recycled

• They disappear overnight

• They turn into clean water

Imagine your school wants to reduce waste. Which plan would be most effective based on what you learned?

• Use nondisposable and reusable items instead of disposable ones

• Throw away all items after one use

• Leave lights and water running all day

• Only use items made of plastic

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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