1-2 paragraphs per questionContinue the journey on the Beagle:August 24th 1832: Bahia Blanca, BrazilDecember 17th, 1832: Tierra Del FuegoMarch 1st, 1833: Falkland IslandsApril 29th, 1834: Rio Santa Cruz ValleyJuly 23rd, 1834: Bay of Valparaiso, ChileNovember 21st, 1834: Harbor of TalchuhanoMarch 4th, 1835: Concepcion, ChileLinks for your journey:Tierra del FuegoSouth America - West CoastHow might these locations later be used to support Darwin's idea of slow, gradual change? Darwin started the voyage of the Beagle as a creationist, very much enamored with William Paley's arguments in Natural Theology. Why did he ultimately reject the argument from design? What kinds of evidence did he observe on his voyage to support his idea that species changed through time rather than being specially created?What did these bones Darwin found at Punta Alta imply? Why were there no animals like this alive and if the animals went extinct, how long ago did this happen? Darwin speculated that the vegetation must have been very lush to support creatures of this size. However, the vegetation in this region now was very sparse. What did Darwin conclude?Speculate what caused the creature's extinction. Must it have been environment change? How long ago did this creature die? If these bones were thousands of years old, did they support Lyell’s theory? How could Darwin tell or speculate, given his knowledge at the time

Problem 1:a. Examine the population pyramids of the two most populous countries in the world, China and India. From the shape of the population pyramids, predict which country is growing faster and explain why. To check your hypothesis, see the population projection for 2040 for these countries on page 4.b. Study the table below and the corresponding country’s pyramid. Why is the percentage of individuals under the age of 15 a good indicator of future population growth?Problem 2:For Kenya, the percentage of women of childbearing age will increase between 2000 and 2025. The values are shown below.48% of women were of child-bearing age in200058% of women were of child-bearing age in2025How will this change impact future population growth? a. What trend do you notice in adult dependency between 2015 and 2040? How could you explain this change?b. What will be the impact of this trend on government policies? Why is it important for a country to have the majority of its population in the 15 - 64 age group?Problem 3:The adult (or old age) dependency ratio is the ratio of seniors (people older than 64) to the working-age population (people 15-64). This ratio is used to measure the burden on those in the labor force (ages 15-64). Problem 4:The population pyramid of Kuwait, an oil-rich country in the Middle East, has an unusual shape.a. Describe the age- and sex-structure of the population of Kuwait.b. Give a likely explanation for the unusual shape of this population pyramid.c. Is the Kuwaiti population growing, stable or decreasing?Problem 5:Resource use. Is it the size of the population or how many resources the people consume that matters? The chart below shows current and projected energy use in quadrillion BTUs by country or region, and population for 2016 and projected population for 2040.a. Consider the projections for energy use and population projections in 2040. What can you say about population growth and energy needs? What factors must one consider besides population?

Objective: Develop an audio-narrated PowerPoint presentation based on the research you have conducted about your chosen species.Assignment Instructions: Using the course project steps completed to date, you will develop your presentation based on the work you submitted for Assignments 1 and 2 as well as the feedback you were given.To prepare for this assignment, I recommend that you do the following:Read these directions carefully.Review the grading rubric at the bottom of the page. The grading rubric is a detailed evaluation that I will use to assess your performance. It will also help you understand what is expected of you as you prepare your assignment. Use your own words (paraphrase). For help with paraphrasing, please review the 'Quoting and Paraphrasing' help in the Trefry Library Writing@APUS Center. Note that less than 10% of your work should contain direct quotes.Message me with any questions!Presentation requirements:Your presentation will be submitted as an audio-narrated PowerPoint, narrated by you, the student. You cannot use "text-to-speech" programs or technology that do the narration for you unless noted as an approved accommodation in a current DSA letter you have furnished to me. For instructions on how to create audio narration in PowerPoint, see the following link: Record a Slide Show With Narration. Audio narration is a requirement!There must be a visual element (e.g., photos, videos, graphs, figures).Your presentation must contain approximately 10-15 slides (excluding references) and run approximately 5-10 minutes.Text is organized using concise phrases typed on each slide and properly cited. Please note that less than 10% of your presentation should contain direct quotes.Proper use and pronunciation of scientific terminology are required. For help with pronunciation, see this link: Cambridge Dictionary Be sure to properly cite your work, both internal to the presentation (in-text citations) as well as within the reference slide (this includes photos, graphs, figures, videos, etc.).All references listed on the reference slide should be cited internally within the presentation (in-text citations), and vice versa. ** Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper in-text citations or references may not be accepted for credit. ** You will also submit this presentation to your classmates to review and discuss as a part of the Week Eight Discussion.The required elements: Your presentation should contain the following elements in the order listed below. In addition, I expect that any feedback provided to you from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography and Assignment 2: The Outline be incorporated into this assignment. Please go back and review those comments.MICROORGANISMS:The Introduction SectionOrganism IntroductionThe common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How To Write Scientific NamesWhere you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.)A brief discussion on why you chose your organismIf possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat.The BodyPhysical DescriptionYou must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.size, coloring, etc.Life Cycle and ReproductionLife Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism. Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. If you have any questions on this, please ask!Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism. For example, discuss how your microbe undergoes asexual reproduction.Structure and FunctionPlease select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.If you have selected a bacterium or a fungus, the concept can be more complex. Please contact me directly for more help is needed.Energy EcologyIf you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.What are the food sources? Types? Amounts? Temporal pattern of feeding?HabitatWhere your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.The Conclusion SectionThis section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline.Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution).Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures.Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem.Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism.The Reference SectionThis is not just the reference page; rather, referencing should occur throughout the outline as it will in your presentation. Therefore, your outline should include both a separate reference page containing a minimum of five sources listed in proper APA reference list format AND internal citations throughout the outline where appropriate. Please be sure to see the resources below for assistance regarding in-text citations and reference list formatting, and/or ask me if you have any additional questions.PLANTS/FUNGI:The Introduction SectionOrganism IntroductionThe common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How To Write Scientific NamesWhere you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.)A brief discussion on why you chose your organismIf possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat.The BodyPhysical DescriptionYou must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.size, coloring, leaf arrangement, flower color, etc.Life Cycle and ReproductionLife Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism. Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. Plants can be a bit more complicated, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask!Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism. Are there any specific structure or cells involved in reproduction? Are the flowers specialized?Structure and FunctionPlease select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.If your organism is a plant, here is a list of the general plant organ systemsIf you have selected a fungus, the concept can be more complex. Please contact me directly for more help if needed.Energy EcologyIf you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.How does your plant harvest the energy from the sun? How does it store the energy?HabitatWhere your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.The Conclusion SectionThis section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline.Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution).Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures.Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem.Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism.The Reference Section: This is not just the reference page; rather, referencing should occur throughout the outline as it will in your presentation. Therefore, your outline should include both a separate reference page containing a minimum of five sources listed in proper APA reference list format AND internal citations throughout the outline where appropriate. Please be sure to see the resources below for assistance regarding in-text citations and reference list formatting, and/or ask me if you have any additional questions.ANIMALS:The Introduction SectionOrganism IntroductionThe common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How To Write Scientific NamesWhere you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.)A brief discussion on why you chose your organismIf possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat.The BodyPhysical DescriptionYou must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.size, coloring, etc.Life Cycle and ReproductionLife Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism. Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism (e.g. release of gametes by a fish or hermaphroditic reproduction in earthworms), mate choice, mating displays, mate competition, and mating systems.Structure and FunctionPlease select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.If your organism is an animal, here is a list of the general animal organ systemsEnergy EcologyIf you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.What are the food sources? Types? Amounts? Temporal pattern of feeding? Specific handling or processing of food items by the organism (e.g. the way a squirrel manipulates an acorn)HabitatWhere your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.The Conclusion SectionThis section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline.Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution).Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures.Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem.Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism.The Reference SectionThis is not just the reference page; rather, referencing should occur throughout the outline as it will in your presentation. Therefore, your outline should include both a separate reference page containing a minimum of five sources listed in proper APA reference list format AND internal citations throughout the outline where appropriate. Please be sure to see the resources below for assistance regarding in-text citations and reference list formatting, and/or ask me if you have any additional questions.Reference Slide(s) and Internal Citations – ALLThis section must contain:Internal citations - This is not just a separate section; rather, referencing should occur throughout the presentation via parenthetical citations anytime you paraphrase, make direct quotes, or use visual components from other sources. Please be sure to cite any language, images, videos, etc. in the presentation that should be cited. ** Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper in-text citations or references may not be accepted for credit. **Reference Slide - Your presentation should also have a final reference slide listing 5-10 credible sources researched for your presentation. NOTE: these are not included in the slide count for your presentation.Do not include your summary/evaluation from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography; simply list the references utilized in your presentation in APA format on the reference slide.