OCR 6.1 Sampling

What piece of equipment is used to sample plants?

• Quadrat

• Pooter

• Sweep net

• Pond net

What are the two methods of sampling that can be used?

• Transect and grid

• Random and biased

• Random and transect

• Transect and abiotic

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor?

• Predator

• Light

• Temperature

• pH

Why would we perform random sampling?

• To look at species change over an area

• To reduce bias

• To compare 2 areas

• So no one knows what we are doing

What 2 ways can you collect data using a quadrat?

• Count the biggest organisms only

• Count all the organisms present

• Count the prettiest organisms only

• Percentage cover

What can a pooter be used to sample?

• Plants

• Small insects and plants

• Small mammals

• Small insects

Which of the following is NOT a piece of equipment used to sample abiotic factors?

• pH meter

• light meter

• pitfall trap

• thermometer

Describe how you would ensure you randomly sample within an area.

Describe how you would sample using a transect.

Which is the best Science?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics