Lesson 1

Exploration 1

question 1:Input process Output(s)Oxygen :respiration:

carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide and sun light:photosynthesis:Oxygen
Question 2:Sometimes the respiratory system and the
cardiovascular system (the heart and blood vessels) are
grouped as one system called the cardiopulmonary
system. How would the “regrouping” of two systems
affect the components, boundaries, and processes of the
new, larger system?
Every thing new would affect the human body,and weth
this we could maybe be faster, breath faster or even
slowly.
Question 3:The lock and dam together form a(n) (system)
with (boundaries)at the higher and lower river levels.
Water moving through the lock start as a(n) (input)and
end as a(n) (output)
 Question 4 :If the boundaries of natural systems are
decided by people, why is thinking about natural systems
useful? Review the content you have read so far to
summarize why scientists find the concept of natural
systems useful in studying nature.
Because is good create new systems to the system we are
using now don´t finesh.

Exploration 2

Question 1:These diagrams show simplified models of

complex systems. How might a simple model of a
complex system be helpful in understanding how its
components interact?
It will be easier to others understand how it works and
see if have any error.
Question 3:If more wolves were added to the
Yellowstone ecosystem, what effects would likely be
observed? Select all that apply.
(*)The bird population would increase.
 (*)The tree population would increase.
(*)The elk population would decrease.
*The elk population would increase
Question 4:Which graphs show increases and which show
decreases?
Beaver Colonies is increasing and aspen tree height
too.And also wolf populetion and elk population is
decreasing.
Question 5:How do the graphs provide data that could
relate the growth of aspen trees to changes in the elk
population?
Elk would have less fruits so some would die.
Question 6:magine that wolves were never observed
hunting and eating elk in Yellowstone. What then could
you imply from the data showing a decrease in the elk
population and the increase in the wolf population?
Elks yould just walk and they would be killed by an
wolf.And wolfes would have alot of food.
Question 7:Based on what you have read about car
systems, which statements best describe an example of
 how an electric current, which is an output of the
electrical system, is an input for the other systems?
Choose all that apply.
*It reduces forward motion of a moving car.
(*)It supplies energy to a car's lighting and sound system.
*It reduces the amount of stress and strain on parts of
the drive train.
(*)In an electric car, electric current supplies energy to
the drive train.
Question 8:Systems, including cars, require an energy
input. Where does the car, as a system, get its energy?
By a batry and by gasoline.
Question 9:Identify the inputs and outputs generated by
the car as an entire system.
Gasoline: input
Gaseous emissions: output
Energy as heat: output
Question 10:Together with a partner, review how the
inputs and outputs of engineered systems such as cars
 and trucks can affect ecosystems and human societies
within those ecosystems. Identify one impact the inputs
and outputs of cars and trucks have on society and the
environment.
Society/Environment
Impact of veichle input:Gasoline and bateries
Impact of veichle output:Gaseous emissions and energy
as heat

Question 11:Impact of vehicle input:have less gasoline in

the world
impact of vehicle output:Gaseous emissions poluit the air

Exploration 3
Quesion 12:Imagine you are a civil engineer who designs
buildings. How might testing small-scale building models
or their components be helpful in testing improvements
and changes to the building design?
they don´t wast much money and don´t put living lifes in
risck.
 Question 13:What advantages does a computer model
have over a physical model in the study of climate
change? Select all that apply.
*Computer models may not be able to predict the
reactions of real-world objects.
(*)The detailed study of climate does not lend itself to a
physical model.
(*)Computer models can be easily updated with collected
climate data.
(*)Computers can process data and trends in order to
make climate predictions.
Question 14:
A computer model can illustrate properties that are
difficult to observe directly, such as aerodynamic
performance. This is advantage
A computer model does not account for every possible
environmental factor. this is disadvantage
Physical models allow engineers to simulate dangerous
events without the risk of human injury.This is advantage
A mathematical model of fuel, used over time, makes
 assumptions about the fuel use and the driving
conditions.This is disadvantage
Question 15:
(*)They do not put people in danger.
(*)They allow engineers to test new designs
(*)The type and speed of the crash can be controlled.
*There is very little cost in performing the test.
Question 16:What solutions would you propose to a car
manufacturer if its car rated poorly in a crash test?
Try to do the test just one time.

Lesson self-check
Question 17:State your claim. Be sure to tell how weather
models may or may not help engineers and scientists
predict the paths and strengths of storms.
The storms have a level of power, and wen thet power is
on the maximum the engineers can do a model thet can
resist.
Question 18:Summarize the evidence you have gathered.
Explain your reasoning. How does your evidence support
 your claim?
Is just see a exaple thet suports powerfull storms.

Self check Checkpoints

Question 19:From this graph, you can identify

(*)a decrease in the elk component of the system.
*an interaction of the components of a system.
*an increase in system components.
*a decrease in food supply.
Question 20:Elk in Yellowstone National Park have been
observed to compete with bighorn sheep for food and
habitat resources. Based on this evidence, how might a
decrease in the elk population in an area affect the
population of bighorn sheep in that area?
*Bighorn sheep would have fewer resources, so their
population would decrease.
*Bighorn sheep would have fewer resources, so their
population would increase.
 *Bighorn sheep would have more resources, so their
population would decrease.
(*)Bighorn sheep would have more resources, so their
population would increase.
Question 21:
The amount of change available in the machine:output
Not enough money inserted:output
No product available:output
The coin slot is blocked:both
Question 22:Engineers most likely use (computer
models)when designing a jet airplane. They do this to
test the design of the plane and to identify how its
subsystems interact. This type of modeling is done to
observe how system components interact.

Self Check Interactive review

Question 23:
Both natural and engineered systems are made up of a
series of parts called components that form a complete
whole inputs and outputs Both types of systems
 have .which can connect them to other systems.
Question 23:Changes in one part of a system can cause
changes in another part of the same system or cause
changes in other, connected systems. How is this
possible? Choose all that apply.
*Energy does not flow from larger systems into smaller
subsystems.
(*)The output of one system can be an input for another.
(*)A larger system and a smaller subsystem can share
components.
(*)Processes that occur in one system can be the inputs
of other connected systems.
Question 24:Why do scientists and engineers often use a
model of a system to predict the results of interactions,
instead of studying the actual system?
(*)Some systems are too large or too complex to study in
real life.
*Models of natural systems are more accurate because
the interactions and processes can be controlled by the
researcher.
 (*)Models also allow for less expensive testing of
systems.
(*)Models provide a way to focus on parts of the system
and to study system interactions on a smaller scale.

Take it furder

Question 25:Biosphere 2 is an engineered system that

was designed to be a closed system. In a closed system,
energy can flow across the system boundaries, but
matter cannot. What type of energy transfers could occur
in Biosphere 2?
A falling of energy?!
Question 26:Designers intended to use Biosphere 2 as a
model for living quarters for people to live on Mars.
However, several unexpected problems occurred. Even
though the original project was not successful, what
might researchers have learned from this “failed
experiment”?
Weth this error we an see wat is the error and repair it.
Question 27:One unexpected problem that occurred was
that excess carbon dioxide produced by soil bacteria was
not used by plants. Instead, it reacted with concrete in
the walls of the building and formed calcium carbonate.
This chemical reaction “locked away” a large amount of
carbon and oxygen from the organisms in the biosphere.
Why is this a problem that might not have been predicted
by studying natural ecosystems?
Because its rair to hapend this.