Kick Sampling Quiz

What is the primary purpose of kick sampling?

• To study river currents

• To clean the riverbed

• To collect freshwater invertebrates

• To measure the depth of the river

Who uses the kick sampling technique?

• Fishermen

• Statutory agencies like the Environment Agency

• Bridge constructors

• Swimmers

What is the most important piece of equipment for kick sampling?

• A kick net

• A bucket

• A divided tray

• A plastic spoon

What is the standard width of the net worth mentioned?

• 50 centimeters

• 25 centimeters

• 10 centimeters

• 1 meter

What is the mesh size of the kick net mentioned?

• 5 millimeters

• 10 millimeters

• 250 micron

• 2 millimeters

What additional equipment is suggested for closer examination of invertebrates?

• A camera

• A microscope

• A plastic spoon

• A magnifying glass

What safety measure is recommended when choosing a section of river for kick sampling?

• No specific depth mentioned

• At waist depth

• Above head depth

• Below knee depth

What should you do if the sample is very stony?

• Discard the sample

• Sample a different section of the river

• Swirl the water in your bucket before sieving it back through the net

• Use a finer mesh net

What is a good starter ID guide for invertebrates?

• Field Study Council Freshwater Name Trail ID sheet

• A biology textbook

• Online forums

• An encyclopedia

What should never be done when sampling freshwater habitats?

• Sampling alone

• Wearing safety gear

• Using a kick net

• Collecting invertebrates