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Environmental Science Concepts Assessment
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Science
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?
Back
A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to long-term negative consequences for the community.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a successful strategy to prevent the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?
Back
Implementing a system of laws and quotas to regulate resource use.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can governments promote sustainable yields in resource management?
Back
By using quotas, licenses, taxes, and fines to regulate resource extraction.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-2
NGSS.HS-ETS1-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the cleanest fossil fuel?
Back
Natural gas.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is cogeneration?
Back
The use of a fuel source to generate both heat and electricity.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-2
NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-PS3-3
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a nonrenewable resource?
Back
A resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as natural gas.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are quotas in environmental management?
Back
Limits set by authorities on the amount of a resource that can be extracted or used.
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