Ecology Essay Question

How can a change in the population of one species affect an entire ecosystem? Explain how this change can affect the food chain of that species and the species with which it interacts, as well as how it will affect the entire food web. Describe how this change is either density-dependent or density-independent. Explain the affect an ecosystems carrying capacity have on a species, does this change affect growth of the population? What role do symbiotic relationships play in determining the effect of a species on its environment?

Honors Background and Act I Test Essay Questions

For the Romeo and Juliet Background and Act I Test, the majority of your test will be made up of an essay question. In order to make sure that you write an accurate, specific and relevant response to the question asked, I am giving you the 3 questions in advanced. You are expected to be able to answer all 3 questions, but you will be only asked 1. The essay must be 3 to 5 paragraphs. Good luck!

1. Identify two of the foil characters introduced in Act I of the play. How are they similar? How are they different? How do they provide different perspectives of similar topics? Be sure to analyze their similarities and differences and not just simply tell who they are and assume that your audience will understand.

2. How does Act I of Romeo and Juliet provide the audience with an introduction to the main conflict of the play? For this essay be sure to include information involving the feud, those involved with the feud, and how Shakespeare shows how this conflict has affected each of the different characters.

3. Identify one of the major themes introduced in Act I of Romeo and Juliet. How is this theme introduced? For this essay, be sure to include how the theme is introduced in language and demonstrated on the stage.