Connecting Concepts

Use Science Graphics

The graph shows the amount of bluefin tuna caught by the United States in the Atlantic Ocean between 2002 and 2006. Use the graph to answer questions 28 and 29.

A line graph of 'U.S. catch of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna.'d

  1. Predict What trend would you expect to see in the annual catch from 2006 to 2007?

  2. Propose a Solution What recommendations would you make to help the bluefin tuna population recover in the next decade or two?

Write About Science

  1. Explanation Write a paragraph explaining the value of wetlands to human societies. In your paragraph, include the concept of biodiversity as well as the role of wetlands in maintaining water resources for human use.

  2. Assess the Why is it important to maintain species diversity in areas where humans live?

  3. Assess the What environmental factors make high levels of biodiversity possible in most coastal waters? Refer to the discussion of abiotic and biotic factors in Chapter 4 if you need help answering this question.

Analyzing Data

The following graph shows the number of species introduced to new habitats in the United States in the last century. Some of the species were relocated to new habitats within the United States while others were imported from other countries.

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  1. Interpret Graphs Of domestic species and foreign species, which showed the greatest percentage increase between the 1901–1950 period and the 1951–1996 period?

    1. domestic species

    2. foreign species

    3. Both increased the same amount.

    4. There is not enough information to tell.

  2. Draw Conclusions Which of the following statements about introduced species is most likely true based on the data shown?

    1. Species introduced from foreign countries are always more harmful than species relocated within the country.

    2. All introduced species are brought into this country by accident.

    3. It is likely that the increase in the number of introduced species is due to increased global travel, trade, and communication.

    4. The number of introduced species is likely to fall in the next half-century.

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Table of Contents

Miller & Levine Biology
About the Authors
Changing the World of Biology Education
Contents
Diversity of Life: A Visual Guide DOL•1–DOL•64
Labs and Activities
Features
UNIT 1 The Nature of Life
1 The Science of Biology
2 The Chemistry of Life
Unit Project
UNIT 2 Ecology
3 The Biosphere
4 Ecosystems and Communities
5 Populations
6 Humans in the Biosphere
Unit Project
UNIT 3 Cells
7 Cell Structure and Function
8 Photosynthesis
9 Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
10 Cell Growth and Division
Unit Project
UNIT 4 Genetics
11 Introduction to Genetics
12 DNA
13 RNA and Protein Synthesis
14 Human Heredity
15 Genetic Engineering
Unit Project
UNIT 5 Evolution
16 Darwin's Theory of Evolution
17 Evolution of Populations
18 Classification
19 History of Life
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UNIT 6 From Microorganisms to Plants
20 Viruses and Prokaryotes
21 Protists and Fungi
22 Introduction to Plants
23 Plant Structure and Function
24 Plant Reproduction and Response
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UNIT 7 Animals
25 Introduction to Animals
26 Animal Evolution and Diversity
27 Animal Systems I
28 Animal Systems II
29 Animal Behavior
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UNIT 8 The Human Body
30 Digestive and Excretory Systems
31 Nervous System
32 Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems
33 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
34 Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
35 Immune System and Disease
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A Visual Guide to The Diversity of Life
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
THE TREE OF LIFE
Bacteria
Protists
Fungi
Plants
Animals
Appendices
Appendix A Science Skills
Appendix B Lab Skills
Appendix C Technology & Design
Appendix D Math Skills
Appendix E Periodic Table
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