Affixes
What is an affix that is added to the beginning of a word called?
Prefix
What term describes the close interaction between two different species in an ecosystem, which can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral to one or both of the organisms
Symbiotic relationship
To change for a particular use; to become used to; adjust.
Adapt
"food, dish, steak, snack"
Identify the most specific word in the series of words.
Steak
What is the process by which water vapor in the atmosphere cools and changes into liquid water?
Condensation
What is the suffix in the word "happiness" and what part of speech does it typically denote?
-ness
which typically denotes a noun
In an energy pyramid, which type of organism is located at the base and is responsible for producing energy through photosynthesis?
Producer
The total of individuals occupying an area or making up a whole; all the individuals of the same type of living thing (like all the birds in a park, or all the fish in a pond) that live in the same area at the same time
Population
"We met at the loud concert".
Identify the preposition in the above sentence
at
"Birds, tadpoles, small fish, and small plants are some of the organisms in a pond ecosystem."
What is the path of energy as it moves through these organisms?
Small plants --> tadpoles --> small fish --> birds
In the word "unbelievable," identify the prefix and explain its meaning.
un-
Meaning "not"
What is the primary method by which energy is transferred from producers to consumers in an ecosystem?
Through the food chain, where energy moves from producers (plants) to primary consumers (herbivores) and then to higher trophic level.
A relationship between two organisms where one organism, like a parasite, benefits at the expense of the other, the host
What is an example of a primary source?
Answers will vary: original maps, letters, video recordings.
What's an example of commensalism?
Answers will vary: Whale and barnacle
What is the role of the suffix "-able" in the adjective "readable," and how does it change the meaning of the root word?
It indicates that something can be done (i.e., "able to be read")
How do decomposers contribute to the energy flow in an ecosystem, particularly regarding nutrient recycling?
Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil, which supports plant growth and energy flow through the food chain.
Legally binding; founded on truth or fact
Valid
According to pronoun rules, when do you use the subject pronoun 'I' in a compound sentence?
You use it after the other pronoun or noun.
Light shines on a blue dress. The light is made up of red, yellow, green and blue light. Which color (s) does the dress absorb and which color (s) does the dress reflect?
It reflects almost all blue light and absorbs almost all red, yellow and green light
Analyze the word "disinterested" and explain the meanings of its prefix and how it modifies the meaning of the root word "interested."
"dis-" meaning "not" or "opposite of,"
indicating a lack of personal interest or bias
Describe how food molecules from plants are transformed into body molecules in herbivores.
When herbivores eat plant food molecules, their bodies convert those molecules into body molecules through a chemical change, which help them grow stronger and become more capable of surviving in their environment
To throw back (light, heat, sound, or the like) from a surface; to think about; ponder
Reflect
Analyze how the setting of a story influences the characters' actions and the plot development. Provide examples from a specific text you have read.
The setting can affect the characters' decisions and how they respond to challenges. For example, in Dictionopolis, Milo discovers how words can be both powerful and confusing, which drives him to engage with the characters and seek knowledge, affecting the plot as he embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason, ultimately leading to his personal growth
Describe the difference between a physical change and a chemical change, and provide an example of each.
A physical change involves a change in the form or appearance of a substance without changing its chemical composition, such as melting ice; whereas a chemical change involves a transformation that alters the substance's chemical structure, such as rusting iron.