Science Mini-Assessment Grade 5 SC.B.2.2.3 Form C Directions ...

Science Mini-AssessmentGrade 5 SC.B.2.2.3 Form CName _____________________________ Date ____________________________Directions: Circle the letter of the best answer.1. Hoover Dam is located in the western part of the United States. AtHoover Dam, the energy of moving water is used to produceelectricity. Which natural resource will structures like the HooverDam help us conserve?ABCDfossil fuelstreeswaterfish2. Why is it important to reduce our use of oil and natural gas?ABCDThey are an efficient source of energy.They take 10 years to replace.They are nonrenewable resources.They are expensive to manufacture.School Board of Broward County, 2007 SC.B.2.2.3 Page 1 of 3

Science Mini-AssessmentGrade 5 SC.B.2.2.3 Form CName _____________________________ Date ____________________________3. Which of the following is a resource that must be conservedbecause it cannot be replaced?ABCDsunlightwind energywater powerpetroleum products4. Plastic products are made from oil, a nonrenewable naturalresource. Which of the following could you do to help conserve thisimportant resource?ABCDreuse plastic bagsmake sure to put your plastic bags in a landfillburn plastic bags after usebuy extra plastic bags and save them for later useSchool Board of Broward County, 2007 SC.B.2.2.3 Page 2 of 3

Science Mini-AssessmentGrade 5 SC.B.2.2.3 Form CANSWER KEYItem Number Answer1. A2. C3. D4. ASchool Board of Broward County, 2007 SC.B.2.2.3 Page 3 of 3