Question

1. using the information from the coral reef scenario, construct a scientific explanation that answers the following question: \can disruptions to physical components of an ecosystem lead to changes in a population?\ a scientific explanation has three parts: claim (restate & answer): use words from question to begin answer & correctly answer the question evidence (cite, source & page #): scientific evidence/data that supports the claim reasoning (explanation): a justification that links the evidence to the claim answer below or on notebook paper with your name on it.

Explanation:

The claim would be that disruptions to physical components of an ecosystem can lead to changes in a population. Evidence could be data from the coral - reef scenario such as changes in dissolved phosphorus concentration and its impact on coral reef areas over the years. Reasoning would be that physical factors like nutrient concentrations (a physical component of the ecosystem) can affect the health and growth of organisms (coral in this case), thus leading to population changes.

Answer:

Claim: Disruptions to physical components of an ecosystem can lead to changes in a population.
Evidence: Data from the coral - reef scenario showing changes in dissolved phosphorus concentration and coral reef areas over years.
Reasoning: Physical factors like nutrient concentrations in the ecosystem can impact the health and growth of organisms, causing population changes.