Chapter 9 -- West Johnston High School AP Environmental Science

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Subject: Chapter 9

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Ms. Earp

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Date Posted: 01/11/05 1:16:23pm PDT
In reply to: Ms. Earp 's message, "A Plague of Frogs: The Horrifying True Story- Study Guide Questions" on 01/11/05 1:05:18pm PDT

CHAPTER 9: The Biggest Experiment Ever

1. What are the two views that people could take in thinking about the world?

2. Explain why chemicals are under a �perpetual cloud of suspicion?�

3. Describe the class of chemicals designed to alter our environment?

4. Distinguish between Type I and Type II errors and their impact on society.

5. Why is there no �silver bullet� in solving this scientific mystery?

6. Discuss the pros and cons of parasitic infestation versus chemical contamination of the environment.

7. Explain how research science is analogous to medieval fiefdoms.

8. Why did Burkhart want to develop a �paired study�?

9. What did Lucier consider �wishful thinking�?

10. What as the ultimate question developed by Burkhart during 1997 for NIEHS to study?

11. What was the enormous assumption hiding within Burkhart�s strategy?

12. What protocol is used in deriving a molecular signature?

13. How would using molecular signatures be applicable to this investigation?

14. What would an ideal bioassay question have been for Burkhart�s investigation?

15. What did Scoff believe was causing the deformities?

16. Explain the possibility that methoprene could be the culprit in the case of the deformed frogs?

17. How was methoprene being used in the environment?

18. Trace the pathway of methoprene in the ecosystem?

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