Elements of an experiment
What is a constant?
The factor that does not change in the experiment.
When does loss of mass occur?
Loss of mass occurs when the rate of mass transport of a species to or from the electrode limits current production.
What pest harms the environment the most?
It is the emerald ash borer, which has killed more than 100 million ash trees across the US.
Has air travel made getting around the world much quicker?
Yes.
What is a watershed?
an area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.
What is a control group?
It is the standard to which comparisons are made in an experiment.
What does succession mean?
Succession is a directional, predictable change in community structure over time
What can be done to limit pollution
Drive car less.
What is the most common organ transplant?
The most common is kidney transplant.
What is the circulatory system?
the system that circulates blood and lymph through the body
What is a dependent variable?
It is a variable that depends on other factors.
What does carrying capacity mean?
a species' average population size in a particular habitat
What is polluting the Earth the most?
Fossil fuels are the #1 thing polluting the Earth.
What is artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence is a computer system capable of performing complex tasks that historically only a human could do.
What are the four types of heating systems?
boilers, furnaces, space heaters and heat pumps.
What is an independent variable?
It is a variable that stands alone and is not changed by the other variables you are trying to measure.
What is population dynamics?
Population dynamics is the portion of ecology that deals with the variation in time and space of population size and density for one or more species
What do pests do to the environment?
destroy crops and upset the balance of healthy ecosystems
What is genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering is a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism.
What is the agriculture system?
The agricultural system is a collection of components that has as its overall purpose the production of crops and raising livestock.
What are the four elements of an experiment?
Constant, control group, independent variable, and dependent variable.
What do scientist do to determine the geologic time scale
One way to distinguish and define each segment of time is by the occurrence of major geologic events and the appearance and disappearance of significant life-forms
Do vaccinations have long term health effects?
Yes, they can affect your health
What is nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one.
What is the most common heating system?
furnaces are the most common heating systems found in homes.