In fall, certain kinds of trees lose their leaves and enter a period of dormancy. Define dormancy and give one reason why it may occur. List the processes that occur when a tree enters dormancy. Explain.

What have we learned from fossil evidence about evolution? a) it is an abrupt change. b)the process is observable. c) it takes place during one lifetime only. d)the most complex traits are always selected.

Which of the following is the source of energy for photosynthesis? a.) glucose b.) chlorophyll c.) carbon dioxide d.) sunlight

Ascientist is investigating the effects of salinity on fish development. he places fertilized fish eggs in an aquarium that contains low salinity and observes their development. what factor would improve experimental design the most? place the fish eggs in the open ocean because that is the natural habitat include another aquarium that has normal salinity to compare to the low salinity aquarium include an aquarium that replaces salt with sugar to confirm that the effects are specific to salt grow algae with the fish eggs in order to provide adequate nutrients to the developing embryos