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 "Disruptions to physical components of an ecosystem can lead to changes in a population." Evidence could be data on coral reefs showing that when water - temperature (a physical component) rises, coral bleaching occurs and fish populations that rely on the reef decline. The reasoning is that physical components like temperature, light availability, and water quality are essential for the survival, reproduction, and habitat of organisms in an ecosystem. Changes in these can directly or indirectly affect a population's size, distribution, and health.

Answer:

Claim: Disruptions to physical components of an ecosystem can lead to changes in a population.
Evidence: Data on coral reefs showing coral bleaching due to increased water - temperature and subsequent decline in fish populations. (Source: [Cite relevant scientific study], page #)
Reasoning: Physical components such as temperature, light, and water quality are crucial for organism survival, reproduction, and habitat, so changes can impact population size, distribution, and health.