4a. By 40-60 years after farm fields had been abandoned, the amount of herbaceous plants decreased. Give one reason why the amount of herbaceous plants decreased as the amount of trees

increased.

Which would best keep the oxygen cycle stable? a. cutting down jungles to create farmland b. eliminating parks in large cities c. dumping toxic chemicals into the ocean d. reducing the amount of deforestation d. reducing the amount of deforestation

Which statements best describe the differences or similarities between a comparative investigation and an experimental investigation? check all that apply. experimental investigations are best for showing cause-and-effect relationships, while comparative investigations do not necessarily show this type of relationship. comparative investigations are often impractical and unrealistic, while experimental investigations are the most practical and realistic kinds of investigations. comparative investigations allow for the use of a wide range of variables but do not have a control group, while experimental investigations involve variables that can be controlled. both experimental investigations and comparative investigations are designed to answer scientific questions. both experimental investigations and comparative investigations focus on making observations rather than collecting new data.

What mistake did john needham make that caused him to conclude that spontaneous generation for microorganisms occurred? a. he re-contaminated his boiled broth solutions. b. he destroyed the vital force in the solutions. c. he did not boil his broth solutions, only warmed them. d. he failed to seal his flasks of boiled broth. e. he allowed his assistant to conduct the experiment which he did not monitor closely.