Quiz For 3/25

Question 1

A material supplied by nature that is used by humans and other organisms

Answer 1

Natural resource

Question 2

To organize into groups based on a system

Answer 2

Classify

Question 3

A resource that is replenished at a slower rate then it is used

Answer 3

Nonrenewable resource

Question 4

A naturally occurring non living substance

Answer 4

Minerals

Question 5

A natural substance made of one or more minerals

Answer 5

Rocks

Question 6

Able to produce the effect wanted without wasting time or energy

Answer 6

Efficient

Question 7

To change in form

Answer 7

Transforms

Question 8

A mixture of methane and other gases formed underground and used for energy

Answer 8

Natural gas

Question 9

Energy produced by moving waterproof

Answer 9

Hydroelectric energy

Question 10

A change that happens because of some kind of action

Answer 10

Effect

Question 11

The presence of harmful substances in the environment

Answer 11

Pollution

Question 12

What is the difference between a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource?

Answer 12

A renewable resource is one that is made by nature at least as quickly as people use it, and a nonrenewable resource is not replaced in a person’s lifetime.

Question 13

Describe the threats to orangutans in the wild. What can WE do to help orangutans even though we don’t live near their habitat?

Answer 13

The biggest threat to orangutans in the wild is deforestation. Orangutans need lots of large trees to provide food and shelter in their habitat. We can purchase foods from companies that use sustainably grown palm oil.

Question 14

Why are forests important as a natural resource?

Answer 14

Forests provide habitat to many plants and animals. Forests provide materials for paper, medicines and food. They also provide oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.

Question 15

What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?

Answer 15

mineral is a natural, nonliving solid in Earth’s crust and a rock is made up of minerals.

Question 16

Which color is best at capturing solar energy and how did our class figure that out?

Answer 16

Darker colors, such as black, capture the most solar energy. We watched a video of someone wrapping cups in 6 different colors of paper. She filled the cups with water, left them in the sun for two hours, and then measured the temperature. The cup with black paper had the highest temperature at the end

Question 17

If a resource is renewable, why is it still important to use it carefully?

Answer 17

We must protect renewable resources because they may run out or get polluted.

Question 18

List renewable source(s) of energy.

Answer 18

Geothermal, Sun, Water, Wind

Question 19

List nonrenewable source(s) of energy.

Answer 19

Fossil Fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)

Question 20

When humans build a dam, which of Earth’s spheres are affected?

Answer 20

Dams impact Earth’s geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

Question 21

Describe an unintended effect of spraying DDT to kill mosquitos in Borneo.

Answer 21

The DDT killed the geckos when they ate the insects that had the poison in their bodies

Question 22

What can you do at home and at school to conserve natural resources?

Answer 22

There are many choices here! You can turn off the lights when you leave the room, turn off the water when you’re brushing your teeth, unplug your device when it’s fully charged, turn off your television when not in use, carry reusable bags to the store, refuse single use plastics by carrying your own straws and water bottle, etc.