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BIO 105 - Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the relationship between energy incoming to the Earth from the sun and the size of a food web? A. Less incoming energy, more diverse food web B. No relationship C. More incoming energy, less diverse food web D. Greater energy, greater food web - Correct Answer ️️ -D. Greater energy, greater food web What is the most important thing that allows ecosystems to function? A. Atmosphere B. Water C. Soil D. Energy - Correct Answe...

Clarifications When: when awarding without discussions is contemplated Purpose: to clarify certain aspects of proposals Example: relevance, adverse past performance, clerical errors Communications When: when award with discussions is contemplated prior to establishing competitive range, held only with offerors whose exclusion from the competitive range is uncertain Purpose: enhance Government's understanding of proposal by addressing issues that must be explored to allow a reasonabl...

Identify the two main crops discussed in the documentary, what pests threatened them, and where were they grown correct answer: Papaya - ringspot virus - hawaii Banana - banana wilt (bacteria) - uganda Match the primary individuals featured in the documentary to their qualifications/associations and their position on GMOs. correct answer: Individual - Association - Occupation - Education - GMO Margaret Wille - Hawaii County Council member - M.Ed Education - JD Law - against Jef...

What is organic agriculture? correct answer: Organic agriculture is a production system What are the top 3 myths about organic production? Briefly describe each. correct answer: 1. Organic production doesn't use pesticides 2. Organic is healthier 3. Organic farming is better for the environment What percentage of total cropland in Texas is organic certified? In the US? correct answer: 0.5% in Texas 1.5% in US Identify the two main crops discussed in the documentary, what pests th...

he world, in the US - 5500, 965 Number of threatened/endangered mammal species - 1000 What separates mammals from birds, reptiles, and amphibians - Mammals have hair, mammary glands, and three ear bones. What distinguishes birds from mammals, reptiles, and amphibians - Feathers Number of species of birds in the world, in North America, in the US - 9900, 2000, 925 Number of threatened/endangered bird species - over 1000 Number of reptile species in the world - 8200 Number of reptile speci...

What is organic agriculture ? correct answer: Organic agriculture is a production system. What are the top 3 myths about organic production? Briefly describe each. correct answer: Organic production doesn't use pesticides- It does Organic is healthier - There has been no evidence showing this Organic farming is better for the environment - In some cases yes, but it also produces less food per unit of land than conventional production What percentage of total cropland in Texas is organ...

Express Actual Authority: - Authority explicitly given to the agent through the principal's written or oral instructions Implied Actual Authority: - authority to do what is usual, customary and necessary to accomplish the action. No express agreement Apparent Authority: - someone reasonably believes an individual has the authority to act on the behalf of the government Delegation of authority: - he FAR and states that each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise (FA...

prevents microbes from entering the ear. - What is the function of earwax? Pathology: - the study of disease. Etiology: - the cause of a disease. Pathogenesis: - the development of disease. Infection: - invasion or colonization of the body by pathogens. Disease: - an abnormal state in which the body is not performing normal functions. Normal microbiota: - permanently colonize the host and do not cause disease under normal conditions. Transient microbiota: - may be present for days, weeks...

Define Ecology correct answer: -Science dealing with the mutual relationships among biological organisms. What are the components of an ecosystem? correct answer: -Food chains -Nutrient Cycles -Plant Succession -Competitive Exclusion -Diversity What are agroecosystems, and how do they differ from ecosystems? correct answer: -Ecosystems modified to produce food, fiber and shelter -Examination of natural ecosystems to determine more sustainable approaches Describe the differences...

Identify the 2 main crops discussed in the documentary, what pests threatened them, and where they were grown. correct answer: Papaya, Ringspot Virus, Hawaii Banana, Banana Wilt (Bacteria), Uganda Names, Association, and Education for those against GMOs in the documentary. correct answer: Margaret Wille, Hawaii County, M.Ed. Education JD Law Jeffrey Smith, Institute for Responsible Technology, Attended Maharishi University of Management Zen Honeycutt, Moms Across America, B.A. Fash...