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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Extinctions

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Extinctions

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5th Grade Topic 1 Question 5th Grade Topic 1 Question

Name an ethical and a biological reason for saving the desert tortoise.

Name an ethical and a biological reason for saving the desert tortoise.

5th Grade Topic 1 Answer 5th Grade Topic 1 Answer

Varies, protects biodiversity, keep Insects in control, etc.

Varies, protects biodiversity, keep Insects in control, etc.

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5th Grade Topic 2 Question 5th Grade Topic 2 Question

Studies about rainforest destruction raise the question, 'Is it right that starving people destroy rainforests to provide food for their families?' How can science be used to answer this question?

Studies about rainforest destruction raise the question, 'Is it right that starving people destroy rainforests to provide food for their families?' How can science be used to answer this question?

5th Grade Topic 2 Answer 5th Grade Topic 2 Answer

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Science can gather data that will help people make a decision about rainforest destruction but it cannot, by itself, answer the question

4th Grade Topic 3 Question4th Grade Topic 3 Question

As settlers moved into Utah, natural predators such as bears, wolves, and cougars were killed or driven from the area. With the decrease of predator population the deer population exploded. Which of the following best describes an ecological reason for hunting?

As settlers moved into Utah, natural predators such as bears, wolves, and cougars were killed or driven from the area. With the decrease of predator population the deer population exploded. Which of the following best describes an ecological reason for hunting?

4th Grade Topic 3 Answer4th Grade Topic 3 Answer

It replaces natural predation.

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4th Grade Topic 4 Question4th Grade Topic 4 Question

Consider the following statement: "One thousand acres of rainforest are destroyed daily. As the rainforest is destroyed, hundreds of unidentified species are destroyed. We must stop rainforest destruction immediately to preserve biodiversity. It is wrong to destroy rainforests." Consider the phrase "We must stop rainforest destruction immediately to preserve biodiversity. It is wrong to destroy rainforests." Is the phrase a statement that science makes and why?

Consider the following statement: "One thousand acres of rainforest are destroyed daily. As the rainforest is destroyed, hundreds of unidentified species are destroyed. We must stop rainforest destruction immediately to preserve biodiversity. It is wrong to destroy rainforests." Consider the phrase "We must stop rainforest destruction immediately to preserve biodiversity. It is wrong to destroy rainforests." Is the phrase a statement that science makes and why?

4th Grade Topic 4 Answer4th Grade Topic 4 Answer

No because it is a value judgment.

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3rd Grade Topic 5 Question3rd Grade Topic 5 Question

In which biome would you most likely find a cactus?

In which biome would you most likely find a cactus?

3rd Grade Topic 5 Answer 3rd Grade Topic 5 Answer

One

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3rd Grade Topic 6 Question3rd Grade Topic 6 Question

What is the major abiotic difference between Biomes Three and Four?

What is the major abiotic difference between Biomes Three and Four?

3rd Grade Topic 6 Answer3rd Grade Topic 6 Answer

Rainfall

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2nd Grade Topic 7 Question2nd Grade Topic 7 Question

What do organisms develop, over time, to deal with changes in their ecosystem?

What do organisms develop, over time, to deal with changes in their ecosystem?

2nd Grade Topic 7 Answer2nd Grade Topic 7 Answer

Adaptations

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2nd Grade Topic 8 Question2nd Grade Topic 8 Question

Name two reasons the Earth has had major extinctions.

Name two reasons the Earth has had major extinctions.

2nd Grade Topic 8 Answer2nd Grade Topic 8 Answer

Climate change (cooling/warming), volcanoes, continental drifting, meteor

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1st Grade Topic 9 Question1st Grade Topic 9 Question

Give one reason why mosquitoes should NOT go extinct.

Give one reason why mosquitoes should NOT go extinct.

1st Grade Topic 9 Answer1st Grade Topic 9 Answer

Biodiversity, spread disease and kill weak organisms, food For other organisms, etc.

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1st Grade Topic 10 Question1st Grade Topic 10 Question

How many major extinctions has the Earth had?

How many major extinctions has the Earth had?

1st Grade Topic 10 Answer 1st Grade Topic 10 Answer

5

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Million Dollar QuestionGrade Level Topic 11

Million Dollar QuestionGrade Level Topic 11

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What is the 6th Extinction? What is the 6th Extinction?

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The “extinction” we are causing ourselves right now due to pollution, global warming, etc.

The “extinction” we are causing ourselves right now due to pollution, global warming, etc.

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