Unit 8.7 Fieldwork

Identify between these two local habitats:

• A = Woodland and B = Steppe

• A = Garigue and B = Steppe

• A = Maquis and B = Garigue

• A = Garigue and B=Rocky seashore

In each different habitats there are different species living together. The species are classified as flora or fauna. Which one is correct?

• Flora = a flower and Fauna = a soil.

• Flora = plants and Fauna = animals

• Flora and fauna = name of different habitats.

During a fieldwork a quadrat is used:

• to study the plant species.

• to check the different species in a unit area.

• to study the distribution and population of species in a unit area over a large area.

To measure the degree of acidity or alkalinity it requires to use a:

• Wind meter

• Thermometer

• pH meter

• Compass

The picture shows an instrument or a device to measure:

• Compass

• Wind speed

• pH meter

• Wind direction

To measure the temperature an instrument like in the picture is used. In a fieldwork the temperature can be checked for which of the below:

• Air

• Water

• Soil

• Plants

Rocks can provide shelter to many different organisms from predators and extreme temperatures. Select any or all of the followings species which can be found underneath the rocks:

• Slugs

• Earthworms

• Woodlice

• Ants

Positive impact caused by human on the environment. Select which one or more of the following are correct:

• Protecting endangered species

• Reduce emissions

• Planting and Preservation

• Reduce, Reuse, Recyle

Negative impact caused by human on the environment. Select which one or more of the following are correct:

• Deforestation

• Global Warming

• Pollution

• Litter

Local Nature Reserves like Buskett and Ghadira Natures Reserve are important to:

• To watch plants and animals.

• To find pretty places on holidays.

• To protect the habits of many organisms and life of humans that depend on them.