Random Quadrat Sampling

​ (a)   tells us how many individuals are in a defined area, but ​ (b)   tells us how those individuals are spread out relative to each other.

• population density
• population distribution/dispersion

The image shows

• clumped dispersion

• uniform dispersion

• random dispersion

The image shows

• clumped dispersion

• uniform dispersion

• random dispersion

The image shows

• clumped dispersion

• uniform dispersion

• random dispersion

Oak trees drop acorns (seeds) every 2-3 years. What is the most likely dispersion pattern for oak trees?

• uniform dispersion

• random dispersion

• clumped dispersion

A dandelion whose seeds disperse by wind most likely has a ____ dispersion pattern.

• random

• uniform

• clumped

Area =

• length + width

• length x width

• length + length + width + width

• length / width