Unit 1
What is an observation?
Using your five senses to gather information.
True or false: Plants produce carbon dioxide
False
What is the difference between a food web and a food chain?
Food chain: Shows a small look into what animals eat.
Food web: Shows all organism interactions in the entire ecosystem.
What is the major source of energy on Earth?
The sun
Where did I go to college and/or grad school?
CSUN and LMU
What is an inference?
Using prior knowledge to make an educated guess.
How does carbon dioxide get released into the atomosphere?
-Burning fossil fuels, transportation, deforestation, etc.
Why are producer essential to an ecosystem?
They directly and indirectly provide food for all organisms.
How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration connected?
The reactants of photosynthesis are the products of cellular respiration and vice versa. The chemical formulas are flipped.
Who's my teacher bestie?
Fig Newton
Is this an example of an inference or an observation?
The sky is cloudy, I'm guessing it's going to rain.
Inference
What is the greenhouse effect?
Carbon dioxide emissions cause the planet to warm by trapping heat in the Earth's surface.
Why can the energy pyramid only support a maximum of 5 energy levels?
We lose energy as we move up the pyramid. We will run out of it eventually, so there won't be enough to sustain more energy levels.
Why is biodiversity important?
It maintains balance in an ecosystem.
Who was my top Spotify artist?
A. Fall Out Boy B. Taylor Swift C. Niall Horan
Fall Out Boy
Identify the independent and dependent variables in the following scenario.
Lily wants to figure out which running shoe will help her get the fastest mile time. (Nike, Hoka, New Balance)
IV: Shoe type
DV: Mile time
How has climate change negatively impacted the world?
Responses vary
How do invasive species impact the ecosystem? Explain.
They take away resources from native organisms, leading to population decline.
Explain each step of the water cycle.
Evaporation:
Condensation:
Precipitation:
Collection:
Evaporation: Water heats up and becomes a gas.
Condensation: Water cools and becomes a liquid again.
Precipitation: Water becomes heavy in clouds and returns to the planet.
Collection: Water collects in rivers, lakes, etc.
How many years have I worked here for?
4 years
Why does data need to be analyzed?
To see if your results align with your hypothesis.
How does coastal erosion impact coastal communities? Explain.
-Homes lost
-Tourism decreases
-Sea life negatively impacted
How do keystone species impact the ecosystem? Explain.
They serve as population control, ensuring all organisms have proper resources.
Which Earth systems are involved in a forest fire?
Biosphere: Animals hurt/their homes are destroyed
Atmosphere: CO2 is emitted into the air
Hydrosphere: Water sources are evaporated
Geosphere: Soil/dirt is burned
True or false: I had to play a girl who turned into a monkey one time in drama class.
True