Process:  - Water seeps into rocks - The water freezes and thaws - Cracks form in the rocks - Cracks also form when rocks heat up - The rocks slowly break down.  Perturbation hypothesis: suppose more cracks form in the rocks happens, how will it affect MORE or FASTER weathering occurring.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
Ans: yes

Process:  - Dirty dishes are rinsed - Placed into the dishwasher - A detergent is added to the detergent dispenser - The dishwasher is closed - The power is turned on - In about 1.5-2 hours, the dishes are clean -   Perturbation hypothesis: suppose some dishes have been handwashed happens, how will it affect the detergent has to work harder.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
Ans: yes

Process:  - The bird picks a tree - The bird collects twigs and other refuse - The bird makes a flat base with twigs - The bird makes sides with twigs and other things - The bird adds softer material to the inside - The nest is done.  Perturbation hypothesis: suppose the person is going through liver failure happens, how will it affect LESS or SMALLER nests.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
Ans: no

Process:  - A forest fire starts - The trees and plants burn - The animals lose their homes - If the animals can not escape, they may die from smoke inhalation - The plants that provide food are gone - The animals have little to eat -   Perturbation hypothesis: suppose the environment did not burn down happens, how will it affect a SMALLER negative effect on animals.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?

Ans: yes