Engineering Design Process
How many solutions to a problem are possible when using the Engineering Design Process?
Many
Define Permeability
ABility for water to move throughout rocks.
Which scientist is credited for the discovery of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
How many chromosomes does Meiosis start with compared to Mitosis?
23 while mitosis starts at 46
Explain Four ways humans impact the environment both negatively and positively
Protect endangered species
Make renewable energy
Destroy habitat
Regulate greenhouse gases.
What are good designs able to do when it comes to constraints?
Overcome constraints.
Are fossil fuels considered renewable or nonrenewable resources? Why?
Nonrenewable because it takes a long time for them to form.
Define natural selection.
The idea that animals pass along traits to help them survive the inferior trait dies out.
How many chromosomes are passed onto the offspring during Meiosis?
23 from each parent
What could help minimize negative human impacts on the environment?
Reducing reliance on fossil fuel.
List the list of the Engineering design process in the correct order.
Ask, Brainstorm, plan, create, test, improve, share
Define porosity
The ability for rocks to hold water.
Define selective breeding
Humans impacting the breeding process for specific traits.
How many times does Meiosis go through the cell division cycle?
2 times
Explain a solution for overhunting a species low in population.
Set limits on how much you can hunt every year.
What are 4 min types of bridges?
Suspension bridge, Beam and truss, cable bridge, and arch bridge.
What are the three types of fossil fuels?
Oil, Coal, Natural Gas
Define mutation
A random change in an animal's genetic code can be helpful harmful or neutral
Define Chromosomes
The instructions for your genetic code (DNA)
How do solid waste landfills negatively impact the environment?
They pollute groundwater and the atmosphere.
Is it possible for the Engineering Design Process to come up with a solution to the problem after the first attempt?
yes
How are natural resources distributed across the Earth?
Unevenly
Define Variations in genetics
Different traits in the same animals
Define a cell
Smallest functional unit of an organism.
Identify two organizations that work on restoring animal habitats.
U.S Fish and Wildlife services