I really need help I will give brainiest I will also give more points for every quation
Below is a list of components that can make up a number of different systems:


sun, salmon, maple trees, bears, plankton, whales, grass, cows, humans, shrimp, caterpillars, finches (small birds), hawks


a) Choose some of these examples to create a system. Explain how the flow of matter and energy occurs in the system. (2 points)

Make a system by choosing several organisms from the list that eat each other.


b) Pick an organism in the list above and describe how one of its structures allows it to survive in its environment. (1 point)

Think about how one part of the organism's body is designed to do a specific job well.


c) In the system you created in (a), give an example of a sudden change that would affect the stability of the system. Explain what may happen. (2 points)

Think of an example of a natural disaster or human-caused environmental change that could affect the animals you chose in part (a).


4. a) Use at least two examples to explain how technology has greatly increased food production in the world. (2 points)

Think about how different the way you get food is now from the way it was many years ago.


b) What is a downside of each of these technologies? (2 points)

Think about harmful side effects that could result from the new developments.


c) Give an example of how a society can have an effect on scientific research. (1 point)

Think about how the needs of a group of people may affect what scientists choose to study.


d) Describe how science can have an effect on society. (1 point)

Think about how science has affected the way you live your life and the choices you make.