CH 1.1_Our Island, Earth - Unit Vocabulary

Evelyn is studying how different plants and animals interact with their surroundings. She wants to know what the term "environment" means in this context. How is environment defined?

• The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

• A type of weather pattern.

• A specific kind of animal.

• A type of government system.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Maya is curious about how humans impact the world around them, including the air, water, and land. She decides to study a subject that focuses on these interactions. What is this subject called?

• The study of the environment and how humans interact with it.

• The study of planets and stars.

• The study of ancient civilizations.

• The study of computer programming.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Avery notices that her community is organizing a campaign to clean up the local park and plant more trees. She wants to join because she believes in protecting the natural world and promoting conservation. What is this belief called?

• The belief in protecting the natural world and promoting conservation.

• The study of ancient civilizations and their cultures.

• The process of creating new technologies for entertainment.

• The practice of trading goods between countries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Arjun is learning about natural resources in his science class. His teacher asks him to identify which of the following best describes a Renewable Natural Resource:

• A resource that can be replaced naturally at a rate close to its rate of use.

• A resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up.

• A resource that is man-made and not found in nature.

• A resource that is always available in unlimited amounts.

Mia is learning about natural resources in her science class. Her teacher asks her to identify which of the following best describes a Nonrenewable Natural Resource:

• A resource that cannot be replaced within a human lifetime.

• A resource that is always available and never runs out.

• A resource that can be quickly replenished by natural processes.

• A resource that is created by humans in factories.

Emma is starting a community garden. She wants to make sure the garden can continue to provide fresh vegetables year after year without using up all the soil nutrients or harming the environment. What does it mean for Emma's garden to be sustainable?

• Able to be maintained over the long term without depleting resources

• Something that cannot be continued

• A process that uses up resources quickly

• A method that harms the environment

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Scarlett is learning about different types of energy sources in her science class. Her teacher asks her to identify which of the following best describes a fossil fuel.

• A natural fuel formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years.

• A type of renewable energy source derived from sunlight.

• A mineral used in the construction industry.

• A synthetic material created in laboratories.

Henry is preparing for his science quiz and needs to remember the three main categories of fossil fuels. Which of the following lists should he choose?

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Coal, wood, and solar

• Oil, wind, and natural gas

• Natural gas, biomass, and uranium

Grace wants to understand how her daily activities impact the environment. She learns about a concept that measures the amount of land and resources needed to support a person's lifestyle. What is this concept called?

• The amount of land and resources needed to support a person's lifestyle.

• The number of animal species in a given area.

• The total rainfall in a specific region.

• The amount of pollution produced by factories only.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Lily is planning to buy a piece of land for farming. The seller tells her that the plot is exactly one hectare in size. A hectare is defined as:

• an area of 10,000 square meters

• an area of 1,000 square meters

• an area of 100 square meters

• an area of 100,000 square meters