Ecosystems

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This graph represents a...

Options: Carrying Capacity, Energy and matter transfer, Sustainable yield, Population changes over time

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Sustainable yield

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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How long should the hunting season last? Options: 28 days, 8 days, 16 days, 0 days

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16 days

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How many ducks should be hunted each day?

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8 ducks

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What might happen to the ecosystem if the hunting season was canceled (set to zero days)?

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The hunted animal would overpopulate and increase competition

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What type of interaction is described? Options: Predator and prey, Symbiotic, Competition, Decomposition

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Symbiotic

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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This graph shows how the amount of meat the world eats has changed over time. How could this affect the supply of food AND Earth's natural resources?

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Both the supply of food and Earth's natural resources will decrease.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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This graph shows how the amount of meat the world eats has changed over time. Describe the trend that this graph shows.

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Humans are eating more meat than ever before, so the supply of food will decrease.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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This graph shows how the population in the United States has changed over time.

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The population has steadily increased over time

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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If the population of the United States increases, how might this affect the Earth's natural resources?

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We will need to use more natural resources to raise more animals for a larger food supply

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What happens when the population of prey decreases? Options: The population of predator will increase, The population of predator will increase and then decrease, The population of predator will not be affected, The population of predator will decrease shortly after

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The population of predator will decrease shortly after

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4