Terrapin Ecosystem and Environmental Changes

The video tutorial focuses on developing science skills, particularly in analyzing data and providing evidence. It introduces active reading strategies and applies them to a case study on Diamondback Terrapins, highlighting the impact of habitat loss and pollution. The tutorial guides students through question analysis, emphasizing the importance of selecting the best answers based on provided information. It concludes with encouragement for students to be confident in their abilities.

What is the main focus of the science edition discussed in the video?

• Developing skills and practices

• Understanding complex theories

• Learning about historical scientists

• Memorizing scientific facts

Which skill is emphasized for interpreting informational texts?

• Memorization

• Active reading

• Speed reading

• Note-taking

What should be the focus when analyzing data representations?

• Focusing only on numbers

• Ignoring axis titles

• Memorizing data points

• Looking at titles for clues

What environmental change is affecting the Diamond Back terrapin nests?

• Rising temperatures

• Decreased food supply

• Habitat loss and pollution

• Increased rainfall

What is the primary diet change for the terrapins due to increased algae?

• More crabs

• More algae consumption

• More aquatic plants

• More snails and clams

Why is the increased algae problematic for the terrapins?

• Algae is their preferred food

• Algae is difficult to digest

• Algae is high in protein

• Algae is scarce

What is the predicted effect on the snail population if pollution continues?

• Increase due to more algae

• Decrease due to lack of food

• Extinction due to pollution

• No change in population

What is the likely outcome for the terrapin population with continued pollution?

• Increase due to more food

• Decrease due to malnutrition

• Migration to other areas

• Stable population

Which statement is NOT a correct prediction about the Jamaica Bay ecosystem?

• Terrapin population will decrease

• Clams will find new food sources

• Raccoons will become extinct

• Snail population will increase

What is the role of nitrogen in the ecosystem changes discussed?

• Increases terrapin diet variety

• Reduces pollution

• Promotes algae growth

• Decreases algae growth