ES bell work Tue 12/3

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What does weather refer to?

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Weather refers to the conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular Time and Place.

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What does the term 'terrestrial' mean?

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The term 'terrestrial' means land.

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What happens to population estimates if most marked fish die before recapture?

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The population estimate will be an overestimate.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

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Why do scientists use sampling techniques to gather population data?

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Scientists use sampling techniques because it is not possible to count an entire population.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What tools do scientists use to measure weather?

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Scientists use tools like thermometers, barometers, and anemometers to measure weather.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is the purpose of mark and recapture studies?

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Mark and recapture studies are used to estimate the size of wildlife populations.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.