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?

<p>To investigate the distribution of a species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Creating a species list (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To visually represent the ecosystem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify plants and animals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A community of organisms that interact with their environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Wind speed in the ecosystem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By throwing a pencil over the shoulder and placing the quadrat where it lands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Stinging hairs in nettles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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