Prokaryotic cells are found in a variety of organisms, including:
Bacteria: This includes diverse species such as Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Archaea: These organisms are known for their ability to thrive in extreme environments such as hot springs, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, and salt flats.
Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth’s materials (e.g., processes of crystallization, heating and cooling, weathering, deformation, and sedimentation).