Earth's Resources and Environment

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5th Grade Science › Earth's Resources and Environment

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How could nonrenewable resources be replaced with renewable resources?

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How could nonrenewable resources be replaced with renewable resources?

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Consuming and producing non-renewable resources for human consumption can harm the environment. Which of the following could people do to reduce the use of non-renewable resources?

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The Environmental Protection Agency issues reports on many factors that impact the Earth's environment. The following graph highlights the area of growth in the United States and our emissions. The EPA explains the graph's data, "Between 1970 and 2018, the combined emissions of the six common pollutants (PM2.5 and PM10, SO2, NOx, VOCs, CO, and Pb) dropped by 74 percent. This progress occurred while the U.S. economy continued to grow, Americans drove more miles, and population and energy use increased."

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CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) emissions have been on the decline according to the graph. Which answer choice(s) could be a reason for this reduction in emissions?

Source: https://gispub.epa.gov/air/trendsreport/2019/#home

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Consuming and producing non-renewable resources for human consumption can harm the environment. Which of the following could people do to reduce the use of non-renewable resources?

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When it comes to fishing, many states have limits on the number of fish or the size of fish that you can keep. For example, in Florida, there is a limit on one 18 inch Bonefish catch per person per day. Why would states put this limit in place?

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The Environmental Protection Agency issues reports on many factors that impact the Earth's environment. The following graph highlights the area of growth in the United States and our emissions. The EPA explains the graph's data, "Between 1970 and 2018, the combined emissions of the six common pollutants (PM2.5 and PM10, SO2, NOx, VOCs, CO, and Pb) dropped by 74 percent. This progress occurred while the U.S. economy continued to grow, Americans drove more miles, and population and energy use increased."

Screen shot 2020 06 29 at 8.36.58 am

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) emissions have been on the decline according to the graph. Which answer choice(s) could be a reason for this reduction in emissions?

Source: https://gispub.epa.gov/air/trendsreport/2019/#home

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When it comes to fishing, many states have limits on the number of fish or the size of fish that you can keep. For example, in Florida, there is a limit on one 18 inch Bonefish catch per person per day. Why would states put this limit in place?

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Blin and Dev are brainstorming ideas to help protect Earth's resources. They know there are decreasing numbers of pollinators for fruit and vegetable plants. These resources are vital to providing us with the food we need to eat. How can Blin and Dev help protect the pollinators we have and increase their numbers?

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Which of the following suggestions would help protect Earth's water resources?

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