In this activity, you will prepare a 1,000- to 1,250-word research paper presenting scientific arguments about the current genetic diversity of the koalas, and how these trends will likely affect koalas in the future. Your claims should be supported by scientifically complete evidence. Follow the steps below and the links provided throughout the activity to help you complete your research and planning. This guide about the research process provides an overview of the steps you should take. Part A The first stage in writing your paper is to make a list of questions that will enable you to research the topic. Your paper should answer these questions: What is the current genetic diversity of koalas? How will this genetic diversity affect their long-term survival? How many koalas currently exist in the wild? How has the geographic range of koalas changed over time? What do koalas need to survive (food, shelter, etc.)? What adaptations do koalas have? How do koalas reproduce? How often do koalas mate, and how many offspring do they produce? How do the reproductive habits of koalas affect their genetic diversity? What factors should scientists consider when creating a plan to conserve the species? Write down two additional questions you have about koalas that will help support your argument.

What is the relative placement of the moon, earth and sun during a lunar eclipse? the sun, earth and moon are aligned with the earth in the middle and the moon furthest away from the sun. the moon and sun are aligned with the earth at right a right angle to the moon. the sun, earth and moon are aligned with the moon in the center and the earth furthest away from the sun. the earth and sun are aligned with the moon is at a right angle to earth. 2. choose the best explanation of a partial solar eclipse. during a new moon phase there is usually a partial but not total eclipse. the earth only partially covers the sun during the eclipse. the moon only partially covers the sun during the eclipse. the moon only partially covers the sun during the eclipse. the moon's phase is full and blocks out most but not all of the sun. 3. what are conditions necessary for a total solar eclipse? moon in perigee orbit, earth a direct line between sun and moon, moon in full moon phase moon in perigee orbit; moon moves a direct line between sun and earth; moon in full moon phase moon in perigee orbit; moon moves a direct line between sun and earth; moon in new moon phase moon in apogee orbit, moon moves a direct line between sun and earth; moon in new moon phase 4. what causes a partial lunar eclipse? only the penumbra of the earth passes across the moon creating a circular shadow. the earth's umbra fits inside the moon creating an illuminated ring known as a annular eclipse. a partial eclipse causes the moon to turn reddish from the refraction of the sun's ray through the earth atmosphere. the earth's umbra only cover a part of the moon causing a circular shadow to pass across it.