Population Measurement Flashcard

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What do scientists look at when they measure populations?

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Distribution and Density

Front

Which method for measuring population density uses a defined area to count organisms?

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Quadrat

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What distribution pattern is common for territorial animals?

Back

Spaced

Front

What is a potential advantage of clumped distribution for young animals?

Back

It helps in socializing or caring for young.

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Which method is best for measuring organisms that are mobile?

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Mark and Recapture

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What is population density?

Back

The number of individuals per unit area or volume.

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What does a clumped distribution indicate about a population?

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Individuals are grouped together, often due to resource availability.

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What is random sampling in population measurement?

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A method where individuals are selected randomly from a population.

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What is the purpose of a transect in ecological studies?

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To measure and record the distribution of organisms along a line.

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What does the term 'mark and recapture' refer to?

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A method used to estimate the size of a wildlife population.