A1E Research methods - Sampling methods

Which sampling method involves burying a container in the ground to capture small ground-dwelling organisms?

• Pitfall traps

• Grid quadrats

• Point quadrats

• Tullgren funnels

Which sampling method uses a square frame to sample vegetation in a designated area?

• Pitfall traps

• Grid quadrats

• Point quadrats

• Tullgren funnels

Which sampling method involves placing a frame with metal rods over a vegetation area and recording species presence at each intersection?

• Pitfall traps

• Grid quadrats

• Point quadrats

• Tullgren funnels

Which sampling method involves using a heat source to drive small organisms from soil or leaf litter?

• Pitfall traps

• Grid quadrats

• Point quadrats

• Tullgren funnels

Which sampling method is used to collect organisms fromaquatic habitats by sweeping the instrument through the water?

• Pond nets

• Kick sampling

• Suber sampling

• Plankton net

Which sampling method involves disturbing the streambed by moving your feet to collect organisms for study?

• Pond nets

• Kick sampling

• Suber sampling

• Plankton net

Which sampling method uses a fine mesh net to collect microscopic organisms from water bodies?

• Pond nets

• Kick sampling

• Suber sampling

• Plankton net

 Which sampling method involves sweeping a net through the air to collect flying insects?

• Sweep net

• Aerial insect net

• Colonisation media

• Beating tray

 Which sampling method uses a tray placed below a plant to collect insects dislodged by hitting the plant?

• Sweep net

• Aerial insect net

• Colonisation media

• Beating tray

Which sampling method attracts insects using illumination to trap them for collection?

• Light trap

• Sweep net

• Aerial insect net

• Beating tray