Thursday, March 24, 2011

blog#8

Your choice talk about something you learned or ask a question about something that is confusing you.


In this chapter I learned that all species have different types of skulls and they differentiate on the animals. Having the skull measured and all its features being observed, i learned that the skulls all have the same features except they are located in different parts of the actual skull. For example, the jaw in modern human skulls is shaped more like "U" than the other kinds of skulls having the shape of a "V".

Thursday, March 17, 2011

blog #7

 Compare and contrast two biomes describe them in detail include pictures of plants and animals you are liklely to see



The Aquatic biome takes up the largest part of the biosphere that covers nearly 75% of earth. Without water, most life forms wouldn't be able to survive. There are different animal species in this biome, such as amphibians, reptiles, algae, green plants, snails clams, aquatic plants, fish crustaceans, etc. The Rainforest Biome, has more kinds of trees than any other area in the world, but cover less than ^ percent of Earth's surface. the animals that can be seen there are reptiles, fish, birds, mammals and insects.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

blog#6

Blog #6 Which level of a food pyramid is the most important? Support your answer


The most important food level in the pyramid are the fats, oils, salt and sweets. They are the basic needs for the human body. This helps keep a balanced and healthy diet. However, having excessive amounts of fats and oils can lead to an unhealthy and possibly a diabetic life.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

6th extinction blog#5

Blog #5 There have been 5 major extinction events throughout history, are humans impacting the 6th? Why or why not?

humans are impacting the 6th major extinction because of all the polutants  humans have been releasing throughout the course of the years. the ozone layer has lost most or its capabiltiy to prevtn UV rays from entering and affecting earth,which is causing Global Warming.This is taking a major toll in the extinction of many species,,especially the polar bears because their natural habitat is being destroyed.