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Based on your evaluation of these two systems using the scorecard, which system appears to be more “agroecological”, when excluding effects on the climate system? Does your evaluation change when factoring in climate impacts? Also, discuss if there is anything missing with the scorecard approach used in this class, and how a different approach may yield a different outcome that you think would more accurately reflect whether an agroecosystem is “agroecological” or not. Note: you can go up to 275 words for this question.

How would you rank each system in terms of irrigation efficiency? How would that be similar or different from the ranking in terms of total water use? Which system would you rank as most efficient regarding water overall?

In terms of production potential, score each system for yields and crop product diversity. Which one would you score higher for production potential overall? And how would that affect their profitability?

One hypothesis is that multiple sclerosis is related to Vitamin D deficiency. How does an increase in the occurrence of multiple sclerosis in more polar latitudes support this? 

The action of picking up a new nail to resume hammering is made possible from impulses in what type of neurons?

What is the term for side branches of axons that allow one neuron to send information to several neurons? 

What type of glial cells form the choroid plexus and produce cerebrospinal fluid?

Permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes; caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and not cleaning your teeth well.

A skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells; the plugged follicle is close to the surface of the skin and bulges outwards, creating a whitehead; 85% of teenagers have this problem to some degree.

People can get sick when they breathe in small droplets of water or accidently swallow containing this bacteria; this disease is a serious type of pneumonia; usually caught in places like hotels, hospitals, and offices where bacteria has contaminated the water supply; affects mostly people 50+; risk factors include smoking, COPD, or immune system disorders.