Read the following article and answer these questions: 1. a. b. c. d. What is the main point of the article? A:evolution is an important and useful theory B:evolution is a theory that has not been proven C:we should improve crops to feed more people D:we should not tamper with nature 2. Why must farmers be careful about the pesticides they use? a. they could poison the land and harm other organisms b. they crops may die c. insects may become resistant d. so that they can produce better crops

The Tibetans and Han Chinese share several genetic traits and DNA. However the EPAS1 gene which increases the ability of red blood cells carry oxygen even in low environments, is only commonly found in the Tibetan population that live in higher elevations. Explain why this gene is commonly in Tibetan populations from the perspective of competitive advantage and natural selection. Write your answer in 3-5 sentences

Consider that you are a civilian resident living on the Chatham Island in New Zealand where a long-finned pilot whale stranding event with 100 beached whales is happening and maybe have even been participating in the response to the strandings. Raise specific questions that you may have for the local government or researchers about the stranding. Argue for an alternate hypothesis as to why the event occurred. Use and fully cite in-text peer-reviewed journals and government organizations, to support all data. Then, provide a full reference section at the end to list all the sources used

The WHO ______________________.  A. actively pursues eugenics through population control in LDCs  B. develops vaccines for diseases which did not exist prior to scientists combing animal and human viruses  C. ensures that with its “family planning” in LDCs women are clearly informed their right to about consent  D. (a) and (c)  E. All of the above

Imagine the following: A disorder that leads to nearsightedness (difficulty seeing things at a distance) is caused by a genetic mutation. On a small island in the pacific, nearsightedness was particularly harmful to people living there because they relied on sight to interpret their surroundings. In the 1600s, a huge storm killed many of the people on this island. Before the storm, 0.1% of the people had this mutation impacting their vision. Of the 50 people who survived the storm, 2% were nearsighted. Within a few generations, 10% of the islanders were nearsighted. Which is the likely evolutionary force behind this observation? Have the student to explain the reason