APES - Unit 1 Review

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What is experimental design?

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Experimental design refers to the process of planning an experiment to ensure that it can effectively test a hypothesis. It includes considerations like control groups, independent and dependent variables, and repeated trials.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested. It serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment on the experimental group.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed in an experiment, while the dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Define abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, water, and minerals.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often harming it.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, such as plants and algae, that can make their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the significance of repeated trials in experiments?

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Repeated trials increase the reliability of the results by minimizing the effects of random variation and ensuring that the findings are consistent.

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What is the role of human systems in environmental science?

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Human systems refer to the social, economic, and political structures that interact with and impact the natural environment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4