1. Monday’s Writing Topic – Pre-AP ~ Week 5 ~ Sept. 11 – 15 ~
Part 1 - Requirements: Write a page on the provided topic(s). This assignment is assigned every second week and due at the end of the week assigned. It is considered homework which you are to work on at home, but may work on in class, if you finish classwork early. You must use proper English language and structure (e.g. introduction paragraph, body paragraphs and conclusion paragraphs). It must be a minimum of a page in length on regular notebook paper. Use Biology vocabulary terms covered in class and thoroughly use your notes (internet resources are permitted, however, using your notes is highly encouraged).

2. Monday’s Writing Topic – Pre-AP ~ Week 5 ~ Sept. 11 – 15 ~
Describe the flow of matter through the carbon cycle including the carbon sources and sinks. Also describe the nitrogen cycles, discussing nitrogen fixation and denitrification. Lastly, explain the consequences of disrupting both these cycles.
Describe how environmental change can impact ecosystem stability. Consider the following which can affect ecosystem stability: (1) greenhouse effect, (2) climate change, (3) pollution, (4) biomagnification, (5) acid precipitation, and (6) deforestation.