Sampling and Biodiversity Quiz

What is the purpose of using quadrats in sampling?

• To avoid bias in sampling

• To increase the number of samples

• To make sampling faster

• To reduce the number of species

What is a key point to remember when using quadrats?

• Throw quadrats over your shoulder

• Place quadrats randomly

• Use quadrats only in ponds

• Always use quadrats in pairs

What is the hypothesis mentioned in the activity about dandelion populations?

• Area A has more dandelions than Area B

• Area B has more dandelions than Area A

• Both areas have the same number of dandelions

• Dandelions grow faster in Area A

What is the safety note mentioned in the document?

• Wear gloves while handling quadrats

• Wash hands after handling quadrats

• Use masks while sampling

• Avoid sampling in the rain

What is the function of random numbers in the sampling process?

• To determine the number of samples

• To position the quadrat

• To calculate the mean number of species

• To identify the species

What is biodiversity a combination of?

• Species richness and evenness

• Species size and color

• Species age and habitat

• Species diet and behavior

What does species richness refer to?

• The number of different species present

• The size of the species

• The color of the species

• The age of the species

What does the term 'evenness' refer to in biodiversity?

• The relative abundance of each species

• The size of each species

• The color of each species

• The age of each species

How many individuals of species E are there in community 2?

• 10

• 46

• 1

• 20

What is the mean number of dandelions in quadrat 1 of area A?

• 4

• 10

• 7

• 3