True/False
Renewable resources should not be managed since they can be replenished so quickly.
False! Renewable resources should be managed so that they produce continuously.
Natural resources have (similar/different) properties.
Natural resources have different properties.
What are the major sources of energy in developed and industrialized nations?
Fossil Fuels
Pollution prevention and waste management are (less/more) costly than cleanup.
Pollution prevention and waste management are less costly than cleanup.
Chemical bonds are the forces that hold atoms together. These bonds are formed with ___________.
electrons!
Human health can be affected when pollutants disrupt the natural balance in the system.
True
Natural resources are (evenly/unevenly) distributed around the planet.
Natural resources are unevenly distributed around the planet.
Which statement explains how resources are conserved and environmental quality is protected?
A. Through regulations, incentives, and voluntary efforts
B. Through increased use of nonrenewable resources
C. Through limiting scientific research
D. Through population growth
A. Through regulations, incentives, and voluntary efforts
Sustainable development focuses decisions about (long/short) term use
Sustainable development focuses decisions about long term use
Mrs. Bailey was trying to melt an ice cube. Which temperature would be best for Mrs. Bailey to melt an ice cube?
0 degrees Celsius
-20 degrees Celsius
-14 degrees Celsius
8 degrees Celsius
8 degrees Celsius
Local, state, and federal governments have significant roles in managing and protecting air, water, plant, and wildlife.
True
What are natural resources that can be replaced or replenished by nature in a short period of time?
Renewable resources
Target giving you a $0.03 discount for each reusable bag you use with your purchase. Is this a regulation, incentive, or voluntary effort?
incentive
Water pollutants, such as pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals affect the limited amount of ______ ______ available for living things to maintain life processes.
Water pollutants, such as pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals affect the limited amount of fresh water available for living things to maintain life processes.
What kind of energy transformation is taking place in the example below?
eating breakfast to playing tennis
chemical to mechanical
Conservation of resources and environmental protection do not include individual acts of stewardship since one person isn't really making a difference.
False! Conservation of resources and environmental protection include individual acts of sterwardship.
What are natural resources that forms more slowly than used. These cannot be replaced within a person's lifetime.
Nonrenewable resources
Game wardens write a ticket for someone who has more bluegill than the limit allows. Is this a regulation, incentive, or voluntary effort?
Regulation
People, as well as other living organisms, are dependent upon the availability of _________ ______ and ________ and a healthy environment.
People, as well as other living organisms, are dependent upon the availability of clean water and air and a healthy environment.
What are three ways wetlands are important to wildlife?
1. provide food
2. provide shelter
3. provide nesting and resting areas for migratory birds
True!
Biomass, hydro, geothermal, wind, and solar energy sources are examples of _______________ resources.
Nuclear, natural gas, oil, and coal are examples of _____________ resources.
Biomass, hydro, geothermal, wind, and solar energy sources are examples of renewable resources.
Nuclear, natural gas, oil, and coal are examples of nonrenewable resources.
There are advantages and disadvantages to using any energy source. According to the information below, what is a disadvantage to using hydroelectric energy?
There is no direct air pollution. It can flood habitats and affect water quality and safety. There is low human health risk overall.
flood habitats and affect water quality and safety
Give an example of local, state, or federal government having significant roles in managing and protecting our natural resources from pollution.
Students should give a correct answer!
What is the independent, dependent, and constant variable in the experiment below?
Mrs. Bailey wanted to test how different surfaces can affect how quickly a car travels down a ramp. She tested on sandpaper, tile, and carpet. She recorded how long it took for each car to travel from the top of the ramp to the end.
independent: surface type
dependent: how fast the car travels from beginning to end
constant: car, ramp length, force used to push car from beginning of ramp