The Fossil Fish Tiktaalik Made Headlines in 2005 Because It

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Multiple Choice

The fossil fish Tiktaalik made headlines in 2005 because it

• A) was preserved with a hook in its mouth and represents the oldest evidence of human fishing.
• B) was the largest shark ever recovered from the fossil record.
• C) represents a transitional form between lobe-finned fish and terrestrial vertebrates.
• D) was found alive in the modern deep ocean; previously,the fish was thought to be extinct.

Understand the mechanisms through which farm programs and international trade agreements affect agricultural markets.

Consider the political dynamics, including special interests and legislative support, influencing agricultural policy.

Understand the rationale and effects of government interventions in agriculture, including price supports and subsidies.

Identify and describe the various types of agricultural subsidies provided under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.

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Definitions:

Wet Mount

A laboratory technique in which a liquid sample is placed between a slide and cover slip to observe under a microscope.

Menarche

The first menstrual period.

Menstruation

Cyclic endometrial shedding and discharge of a bloody fluid from the uterus during the menstrual cycle.

Genetic Defect

An abnormality in the genetic material (DNA) of an organism, which can lead to diseases or conditions.