Explaining Greater Diversity - 2nd Grade Science
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Which option is the best evidence that a habitat supports many organisms: many food sources or no water?
Which option is the best evidence that a habitat supports many organisms: many food sources or no water?
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Many food sources. Food variety supports different organisms needing different diets.
Many food sources. Food variety supports different organisms needing different diets.
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Which habitat likely has greater diversity: one with many plants, or one with almost no plants?
Which habitat likely has greater diversity: one with many plants, or one with almost no plants?
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The habitat with many plants. Plants provide food and shelter for various animal species.
The habitat with many plants. Plants provide food and shelter for various animal species.
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Identify the best evidence to support a diversity claim: a photo, a list of kinds seen, or a personal opinion.
Identify the best evidence to support a diversity claim: a photo, a list of kinds seen, or a personal opinion.
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A list of different kinds seen (recorded observations). Written records provide specific, countable evidence of variety.
A list of different kinds seen (recorded observations). Written records provide specific, countable evidence of variety.
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Identify the best way to explain your choice: “Habitat A is better” or “Habitat A had more kinds observed.”
Identify the best way to explain your choice: “Habitat A is better” or “Habitat A had more kinds observed.”
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“Habitat A had more kinds observed.”. Specific observations justify conclusions; opinions lack evidence.
“Habitat A had more kinds observed.”. Specific observations justify conclusions; opinions lack evidence.
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What does it mean if a habitat has greater diversity than another habitat?
What does it mean if a habitat has greater diversity than another habitat?
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It has more different kinds of living things. Greater diversity means more variety of species, not more individuals.
It has more different kinds of living things. Greater diversity means more variety of species, not more individuals.
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Which observation is best evidence of greater diversity: more kinds or more of one kind?
Which observation is best evidence of greater diversity: more kinds or more of one kind?
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More different kinds of living things. Diversity counts types of organisms, not quantities of one type.
More different kinds of living things. Diversity counts types of organisms, not quantities of one type.
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What is evidence in science?
What is evidence in science?
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Observations that support a claim. Evidence must be observable facts that prove or disprove something.
Observations that support a claim. Evidence must be observable facts that prove or disprove something.
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Choose the word that completes the claim: “Habitat A has _____ diversity than Habitat B” when A has fewer kinds.
Choose the word that completes the claim: “Habitat A has _____ diversity than Habitat B” when A has fewer kinds.
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less. Fewer kinds means lower diversity compared to the other habitat.
less. Fewer kinds means lower diversity compared to the other habitat.
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Identify the best conclusion: Habitat A has 6 kinds observed; Habitat B has 9 kinds observed.
Identify the best conclusion: Habitat A has 6 kinds observed; Habitat B has 9 kinds observed.
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Habitat B has greater diversity. 9 kinds exceeds 6 kinds, proving greater variety.
Habitat B has greater diversity. 9 kinds exceeds 6 kinds, proving greater variety.
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Which option is better evidence for diversity: “I like Habitat A” or “I saw 7 kinds in Habitat A”?
Which option is better evidence for diversity: “I like Habitat A” or “I saw 7 kinds in Habitat A”?
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“I saw 7 kinds in Habitat A”. Numbers provide measurable facts; opinions aren't evidence.
“I saw 7 kinds in Habitat A”. Numbers provide measurable facts; opinions aren't evidence.
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Identify the habitat with greater diversity: A has 4 kinds, B has 4 kinds.
Identify the habitat with greater diversity: A has 4 kinds, B has 4 kinds.
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Neither; they have the same diversity. Equal number of kinds means equal diversity levels.
Neither; they have the same diversity. Equal number of kinds means equal diversity levels.
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Identify the habitat with greater diversity: A has 12 squirrels only, B has 6 squirrels and 6 birds.
Identify the habitat with greater diversity: A has 12 squirrels only, B has 6 squirrels and 6 birds.
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Habitat B. 2 different kinds beats 1 kind, even with fewer total animals.
Habitat B. 2 different kinds beats 1 kind, even with fewer total animals.
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Identify the habitat with greater diversity: A has 8 kinds of organisms, B has 5 kinds.
Identify the habitat with greater diversity: A has 8 kinds of organisms, B has 5 kinds.
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Habitat A. 8 kinds is greater than 5 kinds, showing more diversity.
Habitat A. 8 kinds is greater than 5 kinds, showing more diversity.
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Which option is the best way to show diversity with numbers: count total organisms or count different kinds?
Which option is the best way to show diversity with numbers: count total organisms or count different kinds?
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Count the number of different kinds (species types). Species variety, not population size, determines diversity.
Count the number of different kinds (species types). Species variety, not population size, determines diversity.
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Which option helps make observations more accurate: guessing or using a checklist?
Which option helps make observations more accurate: guessing or using a checklist?
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Using a checklist (or data table) to record organisms. Checklists prevent forgetting and ensure systematic recording.
Using a checklist (or data table) to record organisms. Checklists prevent forgetting and ensure systematic recording.
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