Study of an Ecosystem

What is a square called that we use to sample populations?

• grid

• quadrat

• cube

• quarter

What type of population would you ESTIMATE using a quadrat?

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Limpets were found in 25 out of 50 quadrats. What percentage of quadrats contained limpets?

• 100%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Which organism can be measured with a quadrat?

• lion

• flies

• rat

• dandelion plants

• fish

Which organism can be measured with a quadrat?

• deer

• butterfly

• mouse

• snail

• fish

Can a quadrat be used on a large land organism that moves around in a herd?

• yes - use a quadrat

• no - you can't use a quadrat

A quadrat can be used to find the _______ of an organism in an area

• length

• weight

• frequency

• volume

• time

What is a suitable way to sample small invertebrates living on the ground.

• Quadrats

• Sweep nets

• Pitfall traps

• Water Sampling

The place where an organism lives that provides it with shelter, food and water.

• ecosystem
• population
• community
• habitat

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The study of the interaction of living and nonliving things in the environment.

• biology
• ecology
• zoology
• psychology

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