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Quantitative Studies of Plants in Ecosystems

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What is the definition of 'flora'?

Animals, such as insects

Insects

Photosynthetic organisms such as plants (correct)

Animals

What is the function of a pooter in an ecological study?

To catch mobile animals

To catch animals that shelter in secluded spaces

To catch small invertebrates (correct)

To catch insects that hide under leaves

Which apparatus is used to catch insects that hide under leaves?

Pitfall trap

Cryptozoic trap

Pooter

Beating tray (correct)

What is the purpose of a quadrat in sampling plants or sedentary animals?

To investigate the distribution of a species Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in studying an ecosystem?

Creating a species list Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making a sketch map of the ecosystem?

To visually represent the ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is a dichotomous key used for in the study of an ecosystem?

To identify plants and animals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of an ecosystem?

A community of organisms that interact with their environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor that can be measured in an ecosystem?

Wind speed in the ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

How can a quantitative survey of plants ensure that the sample is random?

By throwing a pencil over the shoulder and placing the quadrat where it lands Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an organism adaptation observed in the woodland ecosystem?

Stinging hairs in nettles Signup and view all the answers