Grade 12 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 4
Grade 12 science practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Science Concepts and Evidence
Grade 12 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-U20H8Z-XXMG
Why use multiple climate proxies?A. To cross-check reconstructions of past conditions B. Action that reduces causes or severity of environmental change C. A measure of resource demand and waste impact D. Fair treatment and participation in environmental decisions
What is biodiversity?A. A measure of resource demand and waste impact B. To cross-check reconstructions of past conditions C. The variety of life at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels D. A reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases
What drives sea-level rise?A. A measure of resource demand and waste impact B. Action that reduces causes or severity of environmental change C. Thermal expansion and melting land ice D. Fair treatment and participation in environmental decisions
What is environmental justice?A. Fair treatment and participation in environmental decisions B. A measure of resource demand and waste impact C. A reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases D. Thermal expansion and melting land ice
What is mitigation?A. Action that reduces causes or severity of environmental change B. A measure of resource demand and waste impact C. To cross-check reconstructions of past conditions D. A reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases
What is carrying capacity?A. The largest population an environment can sustain B. A measure of resource demand and waste impact C. Thermal expansion and melting land ice D. The variety of life at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels
What is an ecological footprint?A. A measure of resource demand and waste impact B. To cross-check reconstructions of past conditions C. A reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases D. Fair treatment and participation in environmental decisions
What is a carbon sink?A. A measure of resource demand and waste impact B. A reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases C. Thermal expansion and melting land ice D. The variety of life at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
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- Why use multiple climate proxies?To cross-check reconstructions of past conditions
- What is biodiversity?The variety of life at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels
- What drives sea-level rise?Thermal expansion and melting land ice
- What is environmental justice?Fair treatment and participation in environmental decisions
- What is mitigation?Action that reduces causes or severity of environmental change
- What is carrying capacity?The largest population an environment can sustain
- What is an ecological footprint?A measure of resource demand and waste impact
- What is a carbon sink?A reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases
Worked example
Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.
Common mistake
Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.
Helpful hint
Name the standard skill before answering.