Scientific Method, Chemistry of Life & Ecology
1. What is the difference between inference and observation? Can a theory change over time? Explain your answer. (SC.912.L.14.1, SC.912.N.1.6)
2. How would one determine whether something was living or nonliving? (SC.912.N.1.6)
3. Compare and contrast adhesion and cohesion, using capillary action as an example. (SC.912.L.18.12)
4. Compare enzyme activity to a lock and key.(SC.912.L.18.11)
5. Describe the two sources of energy that fuel life on Earth. (SC.912.L.17.9)
6. Discuss the relationship between autotrophs and heterotrophs. How does a food web differ from a food chain? (SC.912.L.17.9)
7. Describe the three types of ecological pyramids. (SC.912.L.17.9)
8. Discuss four ways population size can change. Differentiate between exponential and logistic growth. (SC.912.L.17.5)
9. Explain the limiting factors that control population growth. (SC.912.L.17.5)
10. What are introduced species? How are they a threat to biodiversity? (SC.912.L.17.8)
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