Ascientist wants to study the interactions of different birds in the southern part of a desert. what should the scientist do first?
a. identify local names for the birds.
b. determine what foods the birds eat.
c. identify each bird species by using a dichotomous key.
d. determine the birds’ migration patterns.

Which of the following accurately describes the correct order of events in the process of transpiration within a plant? a. water enters the roots, passes through the leaves, and leaks through the stem pores. b. water enters the roots, gets transported through the stem, and evaporates through the leaves. c. water is absorbed through the leaves, is transported through the stem, and nourishes the roots. d. water is absorbed through the leaves, nourishes the roots, and leaks through the stem pores.