A Model Is Used by Ecologists to

question 1

Multiple Choice

A model is used by ecologists to

• A)prove how nature works by demonstrating cause-and-effect relationships.
• B)analyze data that have been collected during an experiment.
• C)make predictions about how nature works using a set of explicit assumptions.
• D)observe how nature works in an experimental setting.

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Definitions:

Morpheme

The smallest grammatical unit in a language that carries meaning, such as a root word, prefix, or suffix.

Semantics

The meaning of words and sentences.

Environmental Determinants

Factors within the environment that influence the development, behavior, and living conditions of individuals.

Biological Determinants

Factors related to biological or genetic conditions that influence an individual's health or characteristics.