1. TCAP Review Scientific Methods Interdependence Sun, Earth, and Moon Systems

2. A ______ is all the populations of all species living in a particular area. community organism biosphere ecosystem

3. A _________ is a tentative explanation for an observation that can be tested scientifically. scientific methods conclusion hypothesis dependent variable

4. A _______ is made up of all organisms of the same species that live in an area. organism ecosystem biosphere population

5. Earth’s orbit around the sun is called a/an ______. solstice equinox revolution rotation

6. Forest that are dominated with deciduous trees that lose their leaves every autumn are called what. tropical rain forest tropical deciduous forest temperate deciduous forest temperate rain forest

7. A way, or steps, scientist use to solve problems are ____. scientific methods hypothesis conclusion descriptive research

8. A(n) _________ consists of all the organisms living in an area, as well as the abiotic factors of the environment. organism ecosystem population community

9. A factor that purposely is changed in an experiment. constraint constant independent variable dependent variable

10. A ________ is a complex model of the transfer of energy within an ecosystem. food chain food web ecosystem biosphere

11. When the Earth’s shadow falls on the moon, a _______ occurs lunar eclipse solar eclipse

12. In which position is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing Winter? A.Position 1 B.Position 2 C.Position 3 D.Position 4

13. What type of tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned? a. neap b. spring

14. This diagram is illustrating what type of eclipse? a. solar b. lunar

15. What position would you most likely see a lunar eclipse? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

16. What position would you most likely see a full moon. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

17. What type of tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle? a. spring b. neap

18. What position would you most likely see a new moon? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4