Writing Prompt: A private reptile-breeding facility near the Everglades was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. This event contributed to the original influx of large quantities of pythons appearing in the wild. Pet owners also contributed to the introduction of these reptiles to the Everglades by releasing pets that had grown too large to care for. These reptiles are considered an invasive species to this ecosystem.

After reading/researching informational texts on the dynamic nature of ecosystems, write a scientific explanation that describes the impact of the Burmese python on the Everglades.

Give an example of the type and scale of economic activity for a traditional economy.

Afixed resistor has the following color bands: orange, red, brown, gold. what is the rated resistance

Apopulation of deer mice was introduced into a desert ecosystem. being dark-colored, the deer mice stood out in the sand and were easy prey for predators. over a few years, the color of the mice changed from dark brown to light brown. what role does natural selection play in this example? a. the change of color camouflaged them, which them hunt better. b. the change of color enabled them to regulate their body temperature. c. the change of color allowed them to hide better from predators. d. the change of color made their bodies tolerant to the harsh desert sand. e. the change of color allowed them to deflect the excessive heat.