Wetlands perform a major ecosystem service of trapping and filtering water as it passes through the wetland area.

Mike and Alicia are in an area with many lakes and bogs. The majority of the trees are conifers.  As they look around, they also see deciduous trees including maples, birches, and aspens. What type of forest are they in?

Photosynthesis is the process of converting ____________ into ____________ energy.

Science…

Paradigm shifts occur when a new discovery causes us to look differently at the world around us.

Groups of different species that live in the same general area at the same time make up a/an:

The National Park Service reflects a _______________approach while the National Forest Service reflects a ________________ approach/philosophy.

The world’s human population is…

Generally, distinguished scientists…

Sensory adaptation causes us to perceive stimuli more strongly over time.