Chapter 4 and 6 Study Questions
Total Possible Score: 7.00
CH 4: Question 1: Explain the Differences Between Positive and Negative Feedback in a System and Provides an Example
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the differences between positive and negative feedback in a system, providing detailed and specific examples.
CH 4: Question 3: Explains Why the Idea of Equilibrium in Systems is Somewhat Misleading in Regard to Environmental Questions and Discusses the Possibility to Establish a Balance in Nature
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively explains why the idea of equilibrium in systems is somewhat misleading in regard to environmental questions and thoroughly discusses whether it is possible to establish balance in nature.
CH 4: Question 4: Explain Why the Average Residence Time is Important to the Study of the Environment
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the importance of average residence time in studying the environment.
CH 6: Question 1 Farming Has Been Described as Managing the Land to Keep it in an Early Stage of Succession. Explains What This Means and How is it Achieved
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the meaning of farming to keep the land in an early stage of succession and thoroughly explains what this means and how this is achieved.
CH 6: Question 3 Explains the Difference Between an Ecosystem and an Ecological Community
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the difference between an ecosystem and an ecological community.
CH 6: Question 5 Explain Whether a Highly Polluted Ecosystem Would Have Many Species or a Few Species. Explain Whether our Species is a Keystone Species
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively and effectively explains whether a highly polluted system would have few or many species, and thoroughly explains whether humans are a keystone species.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.80
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
APA Formatting
Total: 0.20
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
