Refer to the Figure

question 14

Essay

Refer to the figure.

-You are one of a team of scientists studying a newly-discovered planet. You are receiving data from a probe that was landed on the planet by an unmanned mission. Your team is working with the little data you have from the probe to learn as much as you can about the planet's basic characteristics. The figure illustrates data collected by the probe at the same location on the planet during what you suspect are two different seasons (season A and season B). Do you think the planet is tilted on its axis? Describe how the data supports your hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Decomposers

Organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and certain insects, that break down dead or decaying organisms, turning organic matter into simpler substances.

Dead Consumers

Organisms that have consumed other organisms during their lifetime and have since died, playing a role in nutrient cycling as they decompose.

Environment

The sum of all external conditions and influences affecting the life and development of organisms.

Sun Energy

The radiant energy emitted by the Sun, which is harnessed by plants for photosynthesis and influences Earth's climate and weather.