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What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?
What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?
Which term best describes a scientist who studies ecosystems?
Which term best describes a scientist who studies ecosystems?
Which of the following defines 'claim' in a scientific context?
Which of the following defines 'claim' in a scientific context?
What does the term 'evidence' refer to in science?
What does the term 'evidence' refer to in science?
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What is defined as 'the process of returning something to its original condition'?
What is defined as 'the process of returning something to its original condition'?
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What best describes the role of data in scientific investigations?
What best describes the role of data in scientific investigations?
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Which of the following statements best characterizes an argument in a scientific context?
Which of the following statements best characterizes an argument in a scientific context?
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Which option accurately defines a decomposer's function in an ecosystem?
Which option accurately defines a decomposer's function in an ecosystem?
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What distinguishes an ecologist from other scientists?
What distinguishes an ecologist from other scientists?
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Which option best describes the term 'claim' in scientific discourse?
Which option best describes the term 'claim' in scientific discourse?
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Study Notes
Argument
- An argument uses evidence to support a particular idea or claim.
- Evidence is used to show why one idea is better than others.
Claim
- A claim is a proposed answer to a question.
- A claim can be supported or refuted using evidence from investigations.
Data
- Data can be observations or measurements made during an investigation.
- It is used to support or refute a claim.
Decomposer
- An organism that breaks down dead organisms and waste.
- Decomposers are important for recycling nutrients in an ecosystem.
Ecologist
- A scientist who studies ecosystems.
- They study how organisms interact with each other and their environment.
Ecosystem
- A community of organisms and their surrounding environment.
- Ecosystems are made up of living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) factors.
Energy
- Energy is the ability to make things move or change.
- Energy flows through ecosystems from the Sun to organisms.
Environment
- All the living and nonliving things in a particular area.
- A healthy environment provides resources for organisms.
Evidence
- Information that supports an argument or claim.
- Can take the form of observations, data, or scientific experiments.
Food Web
- A diagram showing the feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem.
- Shows how energy flows through different trophic levels.
Matter
- The stuff that things are made of.
- Matter is recycled within ecosystems through various processes like decomposition.
Model
- A representation of real-world phenomena that helps scientists answer questions.
- Models are used to test hypotheses and make predictions.
Molecule
- A group of atoms bonded together in a specific way.
- Molecules are essential building blocks of organisms and play a vital role in chemical reactions.
Nutrient
- A substance that plants and animals take in for growth and development.
- Nutrients are necessary for organisms to survive and thrive.
Observe
- To use one or more of the five senses to gather information.
- Observation is an important part of scientific inquiry.
Organism
- A living thing, like a plant, animal, or bacteria.
- Organisms interact with each other and their environment.
Restoration
- The process of fixing or repairing something to return it to its original condition.
- Restoration is used to improve ecosystems that have been damaged by human activities.
Soil
- A mixture of rocks, water, air, organic matter, and microorganisms.
- Soil is essential for plant growth and supports a diverse community of organisms.
Argument
- A statement that is supported by evidence from a scientific investigation.
- An argument is made to support a claim, or proposed answer to a question.
Claim
- A statement that answers a question.
- A claim must be supported by evidence from a scientific investigation.
Data
- The observations or measurements recorded during a scientific investigation.
- Data should be accurate and reliable to support a claim.
Decomposer
- An organism that breaks down dead organisms or droppings.
- This process is a crucial part of the natural ecosystem.
Ecologist
- A scientist who studies ecosystems.
- An ecologist studies how organisms interact within their environment.
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This quiz explores fundamental concepts related to ecosystems and the roles of various organisms within them. You'll delve into topics such as arguments, claims, data, and the importance of decomposers. Understand how energy flows through ecosystems and the crucial work of ecologists.
