Q: What would be the best way to determine the role of squirrels in a forest ecosystem?

OPTIONS:
- measure the length and mass of several squirrels
- determine the genes that control squirrel traits
- make field observations of squirrels in their natural habitat
- read articles about the energy and nutrient requirements of squirrels
A: make field observations of squirrels in their natural habitat
Q: Which property of water allows it to dissolve many different substances?

OPTIONS:
- It is a polar molecule.
- It contains hydrogen atoms.
- It has a high melting point.
- It has a low density.
A: It is a polar molecule.
Q: Students want to find out at which temperature bean plants grow tallest. Which science process skill would be used to find this temperature?

OPTIONS:
- inferring
- predicting
- measuring
- classifying
A: measuring
Q: The organisms that convert solar energy and raw materials into food are

OPTIONS:
- producers.
- consumers.
- herbivores.
- decomposers.
A:
producers.