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Questions and Answers
What unique feature does the thorny devil lizard have that aids in moisture collection?
What unique feature does the thorny devil lizard have that aids in moisture collection?
- Large surface area of skin
- Specialized gills
- Small channels on the skin (correct)
- Long, flexible tongue
In what environment does the thorny devil lizard primarily live?
In what environment does the thorny devil lizard primarily live?
- Tropical jungle
- Arctic tundra
- Mountainous regions
- Australian desert (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a source of moisture that the thorny devil lizard can utilize?
Which of the following is NOT a source of moisture that the thorny devil lizard can utilize?
- Condensed dew
- Moisture from sand
- Moisture from the air
- Water from rivers (correct)
How do the channels on the thorny devil lizard's skin function primarily?
How do the channels on the thorny devil lizard's skin function primarily?
What is the primary purpose of the thorny devil lizard's skin channels?
What is the primary purpose of the thorny devil lizard's skin channels?
What is an important aspect to consider regarding the water you drink?
What is an important aspect to consider regarding the water you drink?
Which factor is likely to affect water quality through chemical reactions?
Which factor is likely to affect water quality through chemical reactions?
Why should we be concerned about chemical reactions in water?
Why should we be concerned about chemical reactions in water?
What role do chemical reactions play in aquatic ecosystems?
What role do chemical reactions play in aquatic ecosystems?
Which of the following statements is true regarding water quality?
Which of the following statements is true regarding water quality?
What adaptation do deep ocean fish have to help them see in darkness?
What adaptation do deep ocean fish have to help them see in darkness?
Which characteristic of deep ocean fish bodies helps them survive the extreme conditions of their habitat?
Which characteristic of deep ocean fish bodies helps them survive the extreme conditions of their habitat?
Which of the following is not an adaptation of deep ocean fish?
Which of the following is not an adaptation of deep ocean fish?
Why do deep ocean fish require adaptations like large eyes?
Why do deep ocean fish require adaptations like large eyes?
What environment condition primarily influences the adaptations of deep ocean fish?
What environment condition primarily influences the adaptations of deep ocean fish?
What is the primary purpose of the streamlined body of fish?
What is the primary purpose of the streamlined body of fish?
What function do gills serve in fish?
What function do gills serve in fish?
How do scales and mucus benefit fish?
How do scales and mucus benefit fish?
What is the role of fins in fish anatomy?
What is the role of fins in fish anatomy?
What is the function of the swim bladder in bony fish?
What is the function of the swim bladder in bony fish?
What does the variable QAl represent in the equation?
What does the variable QAl represent in the equation?
In the equation QAl = mAl⋅cAl⋅ΔTAl, what does mAl signify?
In the equation QAl = mAl⋅cAl⋅ΔTAl, what does mAl signify?
Which of the following statements correctly describes ΔTAl?
Which of the following statements correctly describes ΔTAl?
What is the specific heat capacity of aluminum indicated in the equation?
What is the specific heat capacity of aluminum indicated in the equation?
Which of the following human activities can disrupt ecological balance in marine environments?
Which of the following human activities can disrupt ecological balance in marine environments?
What role does ecological balance play in marine environments?
What role does ecological balance play in marine environments?
What is one strategy to protect marine ecosystems?
What is one strategy to protect marine ecosystems?
How can human-induced changes affect marine ecosystems?
How can human-induced changes affect marine ecosystems?
What is a potential consequence of failing to maintain ecological balance in marine environments?
What is a potential consequence of failing to maintain ecological balance in marine environments?
Flashcards
Thorny Devil Moisture Collection
Thorny Devil Moisture Collection
The thorny devil lizard in the Australian desert has tiny channels on its skin that collect water from the air and sand.
Chemical reactions in water
Chemical reactions in water
Processes involving substances changing within water, altering its properties.
Water quality
Water quality
The chemical, physical, and biological condition of water, reflecting its suitability for various uses.
Aquatic ecosystem
Aquatic ecosystem
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Deep-ocean fish bodies
Deep-ocean fish bodies
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Deep-ocean fish eyes
Deep-ocean fish eyes
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Impact of reactions
Impact of reactions
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Fish Body Shape
Fish Body Shape
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Fish Gills
Fish Gills
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Fish Scales & Mucus
Fish Scales & Mucus
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Fish Fins
Fish Fins
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Human impact on marine environments
Human impact on marine environments
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Ecological balance in marine environments
Ecological balance in marine environments
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Specific Heat Capacity
Specific Heat Capacity
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Protecting marine systems
Protecting marine systems
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Air bladder
Air bladder
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Heat Transfer (Q)
Heat Transfer (Q)
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Mass (m)
Mass (m)
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Specific Heat Capacity (c)
Specific Heat Capacity (c)
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Temperature Change (ΔT)
Temperature Change (ΔT)
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Heat equation (QAl)
Heat equation (QAl)
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Study Notes
General Information
- Integrated Sciences 1, First secondary grade
- 2024 - 2025 academic year
Supervision
- Dr. Akram Hassan Mohamed
- Head of the central administration for curriculum development
Introduction
- Planet Earth faces multiple challenges that threaten sustainability, including environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, and urbanization.
- The need for educational programs to prepare students to address global issues.
- The curriculum aims to provide comprehensive understanding of scientific concepts and their application to real-world challenges—not just theories.
- The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and teamwork among students to solve problems.
- The curriculum aims to motivate students in science and education by connecting the knowledge to real-life scenarios.
- Students are to be central in the educational process, participating in the educational process and projects to apply their learning in real life.
General Objectives of the Integrated Science Curriculum
- Deepen students' understanding of scientific phenomena, highlighting connections across different scientific branches.
- Develop critical and analytical thinking skills through interconnected scientific lessons.
- Promote experiential learning through practical activities and scientific experiments—demonstrating practical skills.
- Encourage curiosity and exploration of scientific concepts with a practical focus on environmental and energy applications of technology.
- Promote collaboration and teamwork skills, through group activities and projects with emphasis on interdisciplinary teams.
- Apply scientific knowledge to solve global issues, including climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable energy sources.
- Encourage environmental awareness and social responsibility by addressing global environmental issues and emphasizing sustainable solutions.
Contents
- First term: Sustaining life in ecosystems from a scientific perspective.
- Chapter one: Aquatic ecosystem
- Chapter Two: Atmosphere
- Chapter Three: The soil
- Chapter Four: The role of science in environmental sustainability
Chapter one: Aquatic Ecosystem
- Learning Outcomes: Understanding the hydrosphere, water cycle, chemical reactions in aquatic ecosystems, physical properties of water, biological adaptations of organisms.
- Issues involved: water pollution, climate change, resource sustainability, biodiversity conservation, water resource management, population growth.
Chapter 1: Aquatic Ecosystem, 1-1 Chemical reactions and their impact on water quality
- The water cycle in nature
- Chemical reactions in water and their effect on water quality
- Water has unique properties that support life
Chapter 1: Aquatic Ecosystem, Chemical structure of water
- Water properties
- Dissociation of sodium chloride in water
- Understanding water polarity, and hydrogen bonding
Chapter 1: Chemical reactions and their impact on water quality, 1-1 Lesson 2-Hydrolysis
- Hydrolysis of several salts
- Acid-base balance(equilibrium) in water
- The pH scale
- The pH value of water from different sources (seawater, freshwater, distilled water, groundwater)
- The link between the pH value of water and its ability to support organisms
Chapter 1: Aquatic Ecosystem, Practical activity: Measuring the pH values in different water samples
- A practical activity on measuring the pH value of various water bodies
Chapter 1: Aquatic Ecosystem, Chemical reactions and their impact on water quality, 1-2 lesson
- Density of water
- Density of water in Polar Regions
- The water cycle
- Tools used by meteorologists to measure rainfall
- Predicting future climate changes in the water cycle
Chapter 1: Chemical reactions and their impact on water quality, 1-3, Oxygen and carbon dioxide in the aquatic ecosystem
- Solubility of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in water depending on temperature
- The effect of changes in dissolved oxygen levels on water organisms
- The importance of Maintaining healthy levels of dissolved oxygen
- The role of plants in carbon dioxide absorption and oxygen production during photosynthesis
Chapter 1; Chemical reactions and their impact on water quality, 1-4, Biological adaptations of living organisms in the aquatic environment
- Physiological adaptation in aquatic environment
- Osmosis and osmotic pressure
- How organisms adapt to low osmotic pressure
- Multicellular adaptations (bony and cartilaginous skeletons; gills, swim bladders)
Additional notes:
- Further definitions, experiments
- Diagrams, figures, charts, tables
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