ES Ch 2 Intro Reading

What is the primary method through which the giant sequoia tree obtained its carbon?

• Through its root system

• Directly from the atmosphere

• From surrounding vegetation

• Through soil absorption

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The President, a giant sequoia tree, stands at approximately how tall?

• 75.25 kilometers

• 247 kilometers

• 75.25 meters

• 3,200 meters

The giant sequoia mentioned in the text is approximately how old?

• 2,300 years old

• 3,200 years old

• 4,100 years old

• 5,000 years old

What fundamental component makes up the structure of the giant sequoia tree?

• Water molecules

• Nitrogen chains

• Long chains of carbon

• Mineral deposits

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What unique approach did Dr. Nadkarni take to make science more accessible to different audiences?

• She focused solely on academic publications

• She collaborated with a rap artist to create science-themed music

• She limited her research to university students

• She only used traditional teaching methods

What is the primary goal of the Sustainability in Prisons Project?

• To punish inmates with manual labor

• To reduce prison sentences

• To help incarcerated individuals contribute to conservation research

• To provide entertainment for prisoners

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which unexpected outcome occurred when Nadkarni decorated a prison exercise room with tree images?

• The inmates requested more exercise equipment

• The room became too crowded

• The prison staff complained about the changes

• The level of violence in that unit decreased

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

How does Dr. Nadkarni conduct her rain forest research?

• By studying only ground-level vegetation

• By using climbing techniques, cranes, walkways, and hot air balloons

• By observing from helicopter flights

• By relying solely on satellite imagery

What creative educational tool did Nadkarni develop to engage young people in forest ecology?

• A video game series

• A textbook collection

• Treetop Barbie with a field guide

• A forest documentary series

What was the primary purpose of the controlled experiment conducted by Bormann and Likens in 1963?

• To study the effects of herbicide application on forest growth

• To compare water and nutrient loss between cut and uncut forest areas

• To measure the growth rate of trees in New Hampshire

• To test different logging techniques