8.1 Lesson 2 CYP Quiz

Livin' la Vida (in the) Forest
Consider an imaginary animal that lives in forest ecosystems. There are a variety of traits of individuals within this species, much like with other species (for example: humans have many different textures and colors of hair). 
Because of the differences in their traits, some of these animals tend to use different parts of forests for shelter. Read the scenario below, and use the information provided to complete the tasks.

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Use the information in the reading above to explain how the traits of organisms from Group A are different from the traits of organisms from Group B. (Choose 2 pieces of evidence)

A group of scientists want to understand whether these traits affect the organisms. They gathered data for the number of births and number of deaths of individuals with traits from these three groups in two different environments: an older forest and a younger forest.

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Use the information in the reading above to explain how older forests are different from younger forests. (Choose 3 pieces of evidence)

Use the data that the scientists collected to make some double bar graphs.

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Create a graph to show how the number of births for trait group A and B were similar or different in older forests compared to younger forests (Hint: to help you out, the first bars for trait group A have been provided for you).

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Create a graph to show how the number of deaths for trait group A and B were similar or different in older forests compared to younger forests.

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Look over the graphs and note any patterns or trends you see in the data for each trait group.
Trait Group A: How were the births and deaths for each trait group different when comparing the old forest to the young forest?
Choose the best answer below.

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Look over the graphs and note any patterns or trends you see in the data for each trait group.
Trait Group B: How were the births and deaths for each trait group different when comparing the old forest to the young forest?
Choose the best answer below.

Make a claim about whether the traits of the organisms affect their survival in the two forests. Support your claims with evidence and reasoning.

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CLAIM:
The traits of the Group A organisms (choose one):
do / do not
affect how likely they are to survive and reproduce in the forests.

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What evidence helps support your claim above for Group A? (Choose 3 pieces of evidence)

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Claim:
The traits of the Group B organisms (choose one):
do / do not
affect how likely they are to survive and reproduce in the forests.

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Livin' la Vida (in the) Forest

Use the information in the reading above to explain how the traits of organisms from Group A are different from the traits of organisms from Group B. (Choose 2 pieces of evidence)

Use the information in the reading above to explain how older forests are different from younger forests. (Choose 3 pieces of evidence)

Create a graph to show how the number of births for trait group A and B were similar or different in older forests compared to younger forests (Hint: to help you out, the first bars for trait group A have been provided for you).

Create a graph to show how the number of deaths for trait group A and B were similar or different in older forests compared to younger forests.

Look over the graphs and note any patterns or trends you see in the data for each trait group. Trait Group A: How were the births and deaths for each trait group different when comparing the old forest to the young forest?Choose the best answer below.

Look over the graphs and note any patterns or trends you see in the data for each trait group. Trait Group B: How were the births and deaths for each trait group different when comparing the old forest to the young forest?Choose the best answer below.

CLAIM:The traits of the Group A organisms (choose one):do / do notaffect how likely they are to survive and reproduce in the forests.

What evidence helps support your claim above for Group A? (Choose 3 pieces of evidence)

Claim: The traits of the Group B organisms (choose one):do / do notaffect how likely they are to survive and reproduce in the forests.

What evidence helps support your claim above for Group B? (Choose 2 pieces of evidence)

Look over the graphs and note any patterns or trends you see in the data for each trait group.
Trait Group A: How were the births and deaths for each trait group different when comparing the old forest to the young forest?
Choose the best answer below.

Look over the graphs and note any patterns or trends you see in the data for each trait group.
Trait Group B: How were the births and deaths for each trait group different when comparing the old forest to the young forest?
Choose the best answer below.

CLAIM:
The traits of the Group A organisms (choose one):
do / do not
affect how likely they are to survive and reproduce in the forests.

Claim:
The traits of the Group B organisms (choose one):
do / do not
affect how likely they are to survive and reproduce in the forests.