An insecticide is a chemical that can rid a plant of insects that cause damage to the plant. if the same insecticide is used for many years, it is likely that it will no longer rid plants of insects. which statement best explains why insects are no longer harmed by an insecticide that has been used on the same plants for many years? a. over time, plants sprayed with an insecticide develop a resistance to it, which transfers to the insects when the insects eat the plants. b. some insects are born with an ability to avoid harm from an insecticide, and they pass this ability to their offspring when they mate and reproduce. c. some insects are born with an ability to avoid harm from an insecticide, and they pass this ability to other insects by coming into contact with them. d. over time, plants sprayed with an insecticide develop a resistance to it, which transfers to the insects when the insects lay their eggs on the plants.

1. label high-pressure areas with the letter h. 2. label low-pressure areas with the letter l. 3. over which area(s) would you expect to see rain or snow? 4. over which area(s) would you expect to see clear skies? 5. draw arrows around the h on the map to show the wind direction. 6. draw arrows around the l on the map to show the wind direction. 7. imagine that you live in maine. currently there is a high-pressure area over maine. if a low-pressure area moves in, how will the direction of the wind change? 5. draw arrows around the h on the map to show the wind direction. 6. draw arrows around the l on the map to show the wind direction. 7. imagine that you live in maine. currently there is a high-pressure area over maine. if a low-pressure area moves in, how will the direction of the wind change? 8. imagine that you live in colorado. currently there is a low-pressure area over colorado. if a high-pressure area moves in, how will the direction of the wind change? 9. according to the map, where would the strongest winds be expected? (refer to the lesson if needed.)

When explaining dominant and recessive traits to a younger family member, they respond, "well chances are i can probably taste ptc, since dominant traits are more common." how might you address this misconception?

How does deforestation affect the water cycle? a. it increases the amount of runoff b.it increases the amount of percolation c. it increases the amount of transpiration d. it increases the amount of precipitationa it increases the amount of runoff