Vocabulary
Ms. Abundes' science class has been studying ways to conserve water. Diego decided to try and conserve water at home as well. Which of the following ways would be the BEST way for them to do so?
A. Take longer showers
B. Drink from water bottles only.
C. Plant drought-tolerant grass.
D. Wash laundry every day of the week.
C. Plant drought-tolerant grass.
What does the word reuse mean?
A. Using something again without changing it.
B. A plant's ability to survive during a drought
C. Harmful substances in the air
D. Solar panels
A. Using something again without changing it
How can acid rain affect humans and the environment?
A. Air pollution gets into our lungs and water
B. It makes us blind.
C. It makes animals healthier.
D. It cleans the water.
A. Air pollution gets into our lungs and water
What is the BEST definition for conservation?
A. Wasting resources
B. The loose, top layer of the Earth's surface where plants grow
C. Air pollution
D. Prevention of wasteful use of a resource
D. Prevention of wasteful use of a resource
Which of the following is the BEST advantage to using alternative energy?
A. They are bad for the atmosphere.
B. They can run out.
C. They don't require any materials or costs to use.
D. They don't run out and are naturally replaced.
D. They don't run out and are naturally replaced.
Why is soil an important resource?
A. It provides nutrients for the Earth.
B. It pollutes Earth.
C. It is great technology.
D. It harms animals.
A. It provides nutrients for the Earth.
Mrs. Bunch wants to save energy in her household so she can buy Emmett more toys for Christmas. What action can she do that will save most energy in her house?
A. leaving the water running while she washes her dog, Rufus
B. turning off the air conditioner when he is not home
C. leave music playing while Emmett sleeps
D. Leaving the television on when her family is not home
B. turning off the air conditioner when he is not home
What can you find in the atmosphere?
A. The layer of Earth that contains soil.
B. The sphere of Earth that contains water.
C. The layer of air and gases that surrounds the Earth.
D. Things found in nature
C. The layer of air and gases that surrounds the Earth
Which of the following technologies will help reduce emissions from pollution sources?
A. Using electric cars
B. Burning fossil fuels
C. Wildfires
D. Strip mining
A. Using electric cars
Which of the following things are not natural resources?
A. Water
B. Emissions
C. Soil
D. Sunlight
B. Emissions
What are substances that living things need to grow, stay healthy, and get energy?
A. Ecosystem
B. Drought tolerant
C. Water pollution
D. Nutrients
D. Nutrients
What is the BEST way to recycle a water bottle?
A. Use it only once before having to be recycled.
B. Mix garbage scraps with the recycling to help it break down faster.
C. Throw it in the trash can right away.
D. Reuse it more than once before recycling it.
D. Reuse it more than once before recycling it.
Marlene and Samantha were taking turns collecting water from the sink for the oil spill lab. What is the BEST way for them to conserve water?
A. move quickly through the line
B. turn the water off after each time they are finished
C. play in the bathroom and spill water everywhere
D. pour extra water down the sink
B. turn the water off after each time they are finished
What is the greatest benefit that recycling brings to the environment?
A. It minimizes the amount of waste that is put into land fills.
B. It requires lots of energy to recycle.
C. It increases the number of resources that people can use.
D. It minimize people's need for energy.
A. It minimizes the amount of waste that is put into land fills.
What is the correct definition for drought tolerant?
A. Harmful substances in the air
B. Different living things in a certain area
C. Resources that can naturally be replenished
D. A plant's ability to survive during a drought
D. A plant's ability to survive during a drought