(04.04 HC)Scientific research shows that our global climate is changing as a result of an increase in greenhouse gases. The global sea level is rising, and ocean temperatures are increasing. Which of the following best predicts an outcome of this global climate change in a coastal ecosystem?

(05.02 HC)Guppies living in a stream have a variety of spot patterns, some of which provide good camouflage against the stones in the streambed and others of which make them stand out against the background, allowing potential mates to see them more easily. If a predator that hunted by sight were introduced to the stream, what would be the most likely long-term consequence for the guppy population?

(04.05 MC)Which of the following best describes environmental parameters that should be investigated prior to building a new highway?

WRITE. Write an email to all the students of Dwight Global (don’t send, just submit it here), asking them to come help with your Adventure Volunteer project.  Include: Greeting (Queridos compañeros de Dwight Global)  Introduction (Example:  Do you all want to help others and make a difference in the world?  I have an incredible opportunity for you all.  I am going to help _____ in _____ [and when] and you all can come too.) At least 6 different impersonal expressions with the subjunctive (see chart below with impersonal expressions). Spanish English Es bueno/malo que It is good/bad that Es dudoso que It is doubtful that Es importante que It is important that Es imposible/posible que It is impossible/possible that Es mejor que It is better/best that Es necesario que It is necessary that Es raro que It is rare that Es terrible que It is terrible that Es una lástima que It is a shame that Es urgente que It is urgent that    4. Concluding sentence    5.  Closing (Atentatmente or Saludos Cordiales)  

(06.02 LC)Which of the following best describes a characteristic of fungi that differentiates them from bacteria?

(05.01 MC)Both Darwin and Lamarck proposed mechanisms by which species might evolve. Although Darwin first published his ideas in the mid–1800s, most scientists continued to favor Lamarck’s explanation until near the end of that century. What was the most likely cause of the eventual shift from Lamarck’s hypothesis to that proposed by Darwin?

(05.01 MC)Organism A shares 50% of its DNA sequences with organism B, while organisms B and C share 90% of their DNA sequences. What can be concluded from this?

(05.01 MC)Based on fossilized evidence, there are scientific claims made about the evolution of certain species. If a scientist studying the fossils of a specific species had a hypothesis other than what was currently accepted, what steps should be taken to have the alternative hypothesis considered?

(05.01 MC)The embryos of a bird, a reptile, and a mammal are similar in appearance. How does comparing the physical appearance of embryos of different species support the theory of evolution?

(05.04 MC)Which of the following best describes an example of how genetic codes of organisms have been used to help hierarchically classify living things?