A Biologist Is Studying How Pollution Affects Algal Growth and Snail

question 60

Multiple Choice

A biologist is studying how pollution affects algal growth and snail populations in a portion of Lake Erie. What level of organization is she studying?

• A) population
• B) community
• C) ecosystem
• D) biosphere
• E) cells

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Definitions:

Rational Accounts

Explanations or narratives provided to justify actions or decisions based on reason, logic, and rationality.

Organizing Process

The series of actions and steps taken to structure or arrange resources and activities towards achieving certain goals or objectives.

Systems Theory

An interdisciplinary study of systems in general, with the goal of elucidating principles that can be applied to all types of systems.

Empirical Researchers

Individuals engaged in the systematic collection and analysis of data obtained through observation or experimentation to answer specific questions or test hypotheses.