Chapters 2-4 Study Questions
GRADING RUBICS
Defines the Greenhouse Effect and Explains How it Influences the Net Radiation Balance and Temperature of Earth
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Accurately defines the greenhouse effect and thoroughly explains how it influences the net radiation balance and temperature of earth.
Explains Why the Coastal Water of the Southeastern Coast of the United States is Warmer than the Coastal Waters off the Southwestern Coast of the United States
Total: 1.25
Distinguished - Comprehensively explains why the coastal water of the southeastern coast of the United States is warmer than the coastal waters off the southwestern coast of the United States.
Explains Why the Feature of the Global Atmospheric Circulation Gives Rise to the Desert Zones of the Midlatitudes
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly explains why the feature of the global atmospheric circulation gives rise to the desert zones of the midlatitudes.
Explains What Causes the Upwelling of Deeper, Cold Waters in the Equatorial Zone of the Oceans
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly explains what causes the upwelling of deeper, cold waters in the equatorial zone of the oceans.
Names Two Constraints Imposed on Organisms in the Transition of Life from Aquatic to Terrestrial Environments
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Accurately names two constraints imposed on organisms in the transition of life from aquatic to terrestrial environments.
Explains Which Property of Water Allows Aquatic Organisms to Function with Far Fewer Supportive Structures (Tissues) Than Terrestrial Organisms
Total: 1.25
Distinguished - Thoroughly explains which property of water allows aquatic organisms to function with far fewer supportive structures (tissues) than terrestrial organisms.
Identifies the General Shape of the Curve that Describes the Vertical Attenuation of Light through the Plant Canopy Based on Beer’s Law and Explains Why it is Not a Straight Line
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Accurately identifies the general shape of the curve that describes the vertical attenuation of light through the plant canopy based on Beer’s Law and thoroughly explains why it is not a straight line.
Discusses the Five Major Factors That Affect Soil Formation
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the five major factors that affect soil formation.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 1.00
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.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Total: 0.25
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Total: 0.75
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
