Biolog Practice Performance Task: Termites, Guardians of the Soil
Unit 1: Ecological Systems
PRACTICE
PERFORMANCE
TASK
1. Write three sentences about the role termites play in modifying the natural
process of the water, carbon, or nitrogen cycle. Use the following words in order.
at the beginning of your claims: although, when, if

What is the difference between the conducting zone and the respiratory zone of the respiratory system? the conducting zone is a series of cavities and tubes that move air to the respiratory zone where gases exchange with the bloodstream. the conducting zone exchanges gases between the lungs and the alveoli and the respiratory zone is a series of cavities and tubes that move air to the conducting zone. the conducting zone moves oxygen into the cells and the respiratory zone takes carbon dioxide away from the cells. the conducting zone moves oxygen into the bloodstream and the respiratory zone takes carbon dioxide away from the bloodstream.

Which of the following human activities resulted in the growth of the north american deer population?

Eutrophication caused by human nutrient pollution.