Inference/Observations & Scientific Method
Data Analysis
Energy Flow
Biodiversity
Random
100
What is an observation?
Using your 5 senses to gather information.
100
Which axis is the dependent variable found on?
Y-axis
100
What is the main source of energy in an ecosystem?
The sun.
100
What does biodiversity mean?
It refers to the variety of life on Earth. Specifically, there is a huge variety of plants and animals.
100
What is one of Ms. E's favorite colors?
Purple or Green
200
What is an inference?
Using an observation to make a guess or an assumption.
200
What is the class' least favorite color?
Green.
200
What are producers also know as?
Plants
200
Why is biodiversity important?
Biodiversity provides resources for all life through the use of clothes, food, medicine, building materials, etc.
200
Which horror movie character is Ms. E's favorite?
Chucky
300
What's an example of an inference?
Share your response.
300
What is the independent variable according to the graph?
Name of color.
300
If I have 10,000 Kcal at the producer level, how many Kcal will I have at the secondary consumer level?
100 Kcal
300
What is an invasive species?
A species that does not belong in a certain location. As a result, it impacts the environment in a negative way, often depleting the resources belonging to other animals.
300
Which hair color has Ms. E not had?
Orange
400
What is the purpose of the scientific method?
To conduct an experiment to answer a hypothesis.
400
What is the graph showing you?
Each students favorite color. (Red, green, blue, yellow, or orange).
400
What percent of energy is lost as we move up each trophic level?
90%
400
What is a keystone species? Provide an example.
A keystone species is a species that maintains the balance of the ecosystem.
Example: Sea Otter
400
Who is the most popular superhero in the Marvel universe?
Spiderman
500
Identify the dependent variable in the following hypothesis.
Hypothesis: If I spend more time on my baking skills, then I will get better at making a cake.
Dependent variable: Getting better at making a cake.
500
Why is it important to know how to interpret a graph?
Graphs provide us with evidence and information about a specific topic.
500
What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food chain shows the energy transfer between some animals/plants in an ecosystem. The food web shows you multiple food chains in one, detailing all the animal and plant interactions in an ecosystem.
500
Why are sea otters essential to the ocean ecosystem? What do they do?
Sea otters are the only animal that eat sea urchins. Sea otters each sea urchins and prevent sea urchins from eating the kelp supply. This keeps the ecosystem healthy and all animals are able to thrive and survive.
500
Does pineapple belong on pizza?
YES!