How to recognize poison oak

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Part 1
I would like you to research one adaptation for 5 plants and 5 animals (can be any type of adaptation that allows that species to survive and reproduce) and write a few sentences explaining each one (does not have to be long). You need to include the name and a picture of each plant and animal you write about.
For example …
1) Male peacock -> Insert picture of a male peacock.
Adaptation: Male peacocks grow very long bright feathers in order to attract females. This is an indication of fitness and shows how healthy and strong they are. It also helps them survive because predators are scared of the long multicolored feathers.
2) Sunflower -> Insert picture of a sunflower
Adaption: Sunflowers have very flat and wide leaves. This allows them to absorb the most amount of sunlight possible and make enough glucose through photosynthesis.
Part 2
Research and briefly explain the following terms in your own words (You can not copy and paste or use another person’s descriptions) …
1. Native vs invasive plant species
2. Explain how an anamorphosis species can affect native plants and animals
3. Abiotic vs biotic factors
4. Co-evolution
5. Convergent evolution
Brief information about Edgewood Park: can be anything
7. Bay checkerspot butterfly: information about it and why it is endagered
8. Serpentine soil
9. How to recognize poison oak
10. Adaptions to nutrient poor soil

What, according to the authors, is a theory?

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AN 181 Andreatta and Ferraro
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DUE DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
NAME _________________________________ SCORE (10) ______
1. The work of medical anthropologist Patricia Omidian is described in the first part of this chapter. In addition to being able to “fulfill her employment obligations”
as an anthropologist, what else did her fluency in the local language and her
respect for local cultural norms allow her to do?
a. avoid the restrictions of the Taliban that others had to observe b. remain in Afghanistan after 9/11 c. gain anthropological insights about life in rural Afghanistan
2. What, according to the authors, is a theory? (2 pts) __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. T F Cultural Materialism relies heavily on an outsider’s (as opposed to an insider’s or native’s) perspective to reach its conclusions.
4. T F Like many social sciences (history, psychology, sociology, economics, etc.), anthropology tends to rely on one single dominant theory at a time
and does not retain elements of earlier theories.
5. Applied anthropology and ethnographic anthropology a. have developed very distinct research methodologies. b. use similar methods to conduct their research. c. are similar in that neither focuses much attention of research methods.
6. Coding interview narratives so that patterns and trends can be identified is part of which stage of field research?
a. formulating a research design b. interpreting data c. analyzing data
7. Participant-observation generally requires the anthropologist to a. begin observing a community before trying to participate in its social life. b. learn the local language fluently before working with a community. c. have most of the field data ready for analysis before participating.
8. A particularly good data-gathering technique for understanding how local people interact with their environment and with one another is
a. interviewing. b. mapping. c. document analysis.
9. T F Compared to more traditional anthropological research, applied research is somewhat less collaborative and interdisciplinary.

What are some of the emotional and physical problems associated with childhood and adolescent obesity?

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    Hello this is a Nutrition and Diet Therapy II class (biology ) and this is a discussion post so please read the instructions below. If you use  any sources; please list it. and NO PLAGIARISM.

Discussion #2 – Childhood Obesity

Your response should be a minimum of 250 words
Childhood  obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents  in the past 30 years.  Many say the rise is due to poor dietary  factors, while others will say it’s due to the sedentary lifestyle that a  large majority of children lead each day.  The long-term effects of  obesity can be debilitating.
1.  What are some of the emotional and physical problems associated with childhood and adolescent obesity?
2.  Who do you think is primarily to blame for the childhood obesity crisis in America?  Why?
3.  If you were placed on a government committee and asked to come up  with ONE solution that could potentially reduce the prevalence of  childhood obesity in future generations, what would your solution be?   Explain why you feel your solution would work by giving 1-2 supporting  pieces of evidence.
Your response should be a minimum of 250 words.  Many say the rise is due to poor dietary  factors, while others will say it’s due to the sedentary lifestyle that a  large majority of children lead each day.  The long-term effects of  obesity can be debilitating

Describe at least 2 benefits and 2 drawbacks there might be for animal cells (including humans) to make their own food through photosynthesis

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 Minimum 200 Words.
 
Assignment Details
Photosynthesis and Chloroplasts
You will read that only plants, algae, and some bacteria are photosynthetic. There is an exception to this, however. One species of sea slug has found a way to steal chloroplasts, store them in glands lining its digestive tract, and live on the sugar that is produced (Milius, 2010).
Focus your discussion on 1 of the following topics:

  • Describe at least 2 benefits and 2 drawbacks there might be for animal cells (including humans) to make their own food through photosynthesis.
  • Explain which cells, tissues, or organs should be modified to lead to successful photosynthesis in animals. Discuss how this compares to a plant’s leaves.
  • Describe at least 1 requirement for photosynthesis that would need to be considered for chloroplasts to function in an animal or a human.
  • Predict 2 or more consequences of photosynthesis in humans.

Recommended: Click on the following links to review materials to enhance your knowledge and assist with your discussion post.
Chloroplast-Stealing Sea Slug
Photosynthesis
Utilize at least 1 credible source to support the arguments presented in your post. Make sure you cite appropriately within your narrative and list the reference(s) in APA format.
References
Farabee, M. J. (2007). Photosynthesis. Retrieved from https://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookPS.html
Milius, S. (2010). Green sea slug is part animal, part plant. Wired. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/01/green-sea-slug/