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Which of the following human activities does NOT directly contribute to the negative impact on the environment, as it relates to plant biology?
Which of the following human activities does NOT directly contribute to the negative impact on the environment, as it relates to plant biology?
- Implementing biological pest controls in agriculture. (correct)
- Clearing natural vegetation for construction.
- Loss of wetland ecosystems due to development.
- The use of synthetic fertilizers in farming practices.
A farmer observes a decrease in crop yield despite consistent irrigation. Which of the following factors related to plant biology and environmental impact is the MOST likely cause?
A farmer observes a decrease in crop yield despite consistent irrigation. Which of the following factors related to plant biology and environmental impact is the MOST likely cause?
- Conservation of water and energy resources.
- Implementation of biological pest controls.
- Increased use of renewable energy sources on the farm.
- Waste pollution affecting soil quality and plant health. (correct)
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between observation, hypothesis, and experiment in the scientific method?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between observation, hypothesis, and experiment in the scientific method?
- An experiment leads to an observation, which then forms a hypothesis.
- A hypothesis explains an observation and is tested through experimentation. (correct)
- A hypothesis is a repeatable experiment and leads to an observation.
- Observation disproves accepted experiments that support a hypothesis.
A researcher is studying how different light intensities affect the rate of photosynthesis in spinach plants. What are the 'variables' in this experiment?
A researcher is studying how different light intensities affect the rate of photosynthesis in spinach plants. What are the 'variables' in this experiment?
Data from an experiment consistently shows that increased CO$_2$ concentration leads to higher rates of photosynthesis in a specific plant species. What is the NEXT step to formulate a scientific 'principle'?
Data from an experiment consistently shows that increased CO$_2$ concentration leads to higher rates of photosynthesis in a specific plant species. What is the NEXT step to formulate a scientific 'principle'?
How does plant physiology contribute to our understanding of how plants function?
How does plant physiology contribute to our understanding of how plants function?
Which of the following best illustrates the study of plant ecology?
Which of the following best illustrates the study of plant ecology?
How does botany initially serve as a practical science?
How does botany initially serve as a practical science?
A community decides to switch from coal and oil to alternative energy sources. How might this change affect the environment?
A community decides to switch from coal and oil to alternative energy sources. How might this change affect the environment?
A scientist wants to study the practical applications of plants in different cultures, focusing on their traditional uses for medicine, food, and rituals. Which branch of plant study is MOST relevant to this research?
A scientist wants to study the practical applications of plants in different cultures, focusing on their traditional uses for medicine, food, and rituals. Which branch of plant study is MOST relevant to this research?
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Botany
Botany
The study of plants.
Hypothesis
Hypothesis
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Experiment
Experiment
Testing a hypothesis with repeatable results
Variables
Variables
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Principle
Principle
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Theory
Theory
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Plant Anatomy
Plant Anatomy
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Plant Physiology
Plant Physiology
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Plant Taxonomy
Plant Taxonomy
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Plant Geography
Plant Geography
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Study Notes
- Humans have negative impacts on the environment
- Loss of wetlands occurs
- Natural vegetation is cleared
- Waste pollution occurs
- Synthetic fertilizers are used
Ways to Reduce Negative Environmental Impact
- Change agricultural practices
- Use renewable energy sources
- Reduce pollutants
- Use biological pest controls
- Conserve water and energy
- Protect habitats and species
- Increase awareness via education
Plant Functions
- Plants convert solar energy into usable energy for plants and animals
- Plants remove COâ‚‚ from the air
Plants as a Source of Products
- Plants provide food
- Plants provide paper
- Plants provide coal and oil
- Plants provide fuel
- Plants provide dyes
- Plants provide alternative energy sources
Botany
- Botany is the study of plants
- Botany was initially a practical science
- Concerned with food, fibers, and medicine
- Botany evolved into an intellectual science
- It involves observing, recording, organizing, and classifying information
Scientific Method
- Hypothesis is used
- Hypothesis is an explanation of an observation
- Experiments are performed
- Experiments test hypothesis with repeatable results
Variables
- Variables are factors that change/stay constant in an experiment
- Data are results of experiment
- A principle is a generalized idea from data
- A theory is the grouping of related principles
Diversity of Plant Studies
- Plant anatomy involves internal structures
- Plant physiology involves plant functions
- Plant taxonomy involves plant naming
- Plant geography involves plant distribution
- Plant ecology involves interaction between plants and environment
- Plant morphology involves plant form and structure
- Economic botany and ethnobotany involve practical use of plants
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