Lesson 1-3 Assessment Review

Which of the following is the main question being investigated in the Lesson 1-3 ALT Assessment?

• How do lions hunt in the Serengeti?

• Does the population of buffaloes in the Serengeti change because there is more food for them to eat now related to changes in climate?

• What is the migration pattern of birds in the Serengeti?

• How do plants adapt to dry seasons in the Serengeti?

Answer explanation

The main question investigates how climate changes affect the buffalo population in the Serengeti, focusing on food availability. This choice directly addresses the relationship between climate and wildlife dynamics.

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What should be included as evidence when answering the main question in the assessment?

• Only personal opinions

• Photo capture data, population graphs, information from readings, climate graphs, and simulation data

• Only climate graphs

• Only information from lesson 1

Answer explanation

The correct choice includes various forms of evidence such as photo capture data, population graphs, and climate graphs, which provide a comprehensive basis for answering the main question, unlike the other options.

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When making a claim in response to the assessment question, what is the first step you should take?

• Draw a picture of a buffalo

• Rephrase the question to answer it with your claim

• Write a summary of the lesson

• List all the animals in the Serengeti

Answer explanation

The first step in making a claim is to rephrase the question to clarify your understanding and directly address it with your claim. This sets a clear foundation for your response.

Why is it important to include reasoning when defending your claim about the buffalo population?

• To make your answer longer

• To accurately discuss the concepts of biodiversity, competition, and carrying capacity

• To show you can memorize facts

• To avoid using evidence

Answer explanation

Including reasoning is crucial to accurately discuss concepts like biodiversity, competition, and carrying capacity, which are essential for understanding the buffalo population's dynamics and ecological impact.

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Suppose you observe that the buffalo population increased after a period of increased rainfall in the Serengeti. Using strategic thinking, which combination of evidence would best support a claim that climate change affected the buffalo population?

• Only a photo of buffaloes

• Population graphs showing growth, climate graphs showing increased rainfall, and simulation data showing food availability

• A list of animal names

• A map of the Serengeti

Answer explanation

The correct choice provides comprehensive evidence: population and climate graphs show the correlation between rainfall and buffalo growth, while simulation data indicates food availability, linking climate change to population dynamics.

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Which of the following is considered as evidence in the evaluation criteria?

• Photo Capture Data

• Biodiversity

• Carrying Capacity

• Competition

Answer explanation

Photo Capture Data is considered evidence as it provides direct visual documentation of species presence and behavior, making it a reliable metric for evaluation. The other options are more theoretical concepts.

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What is the main focus when evaluating "Biodiversity" according to the reasoning section?

• Accurate definition and described relation to the Serengeti

• Inclusion and accuracy of data

• Graphical representation of population

• Simulation of climate changes

Answer explanation

The main focus when evaluating 'Biodiversity' is on providing an accurate definition and its relation to the Serengeti, as this context is crucial for understanding biodiversity in that specific ecosystem.

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Which of the following best describes "Carrying Capacity" as required in the reasoning section?

• Accurate definition and identification of factors that change carrying capacity and description of what ways it is altered

• Inclusion and accuracy of lesson readings

• Graphical representation of climate data

• Photo capture data analysis

Answer explanation

The correct choice accurately defines 'Carrying Capacity' and identifies factors that influence it, which is essential for understanding how it can be altered. Other options do not address this concept directly.

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Why might climate graphs be included as evidence in a scientific investigation about the Serengeti?

• To provide data on weather patterns that affect the ecosystem

• To show the number of animal species present

• To illustrate competition between species

• To define biodiversity

Answer explanation

Climate graphs provide crucial data on weather patterns, which directly influence the Serengeti's ecosystem, including vegetation growth and animal behavior. This makes them essential evidence in understanding ecological dynamics.

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A student is asked to give an example of competition in the Serengeti. Which of the following would best fulfill the evaluation criteria for "Competition"?

• Describing the kinds and seasons of competition represented and relevant in the Serengeti

• Listing the number of animals in the Serengeti

• Drawing a climate graph

• Defining carrying capacity only

Answer explanation

The correct choice describes the types and seasons of competition in the Serengeti, which directly addresses the concept of competition. The other options do not provide relevant examples of competition.