Mark Recapture

When scientists wish to sample animal populations they use:

• Quadrat Random Sampling

• Transects

• Mark and Recapture

When scientists wish to sample plant populations they use:

• Quadrat Random Sampling

• Transects

• Mark and Recapture

Probability is involved in population sampling, like the probability of catching a tagged fish.

• True

• False

The population of plants can be estimated by:

• Mark and Recapture

• Quadrat Random Sampling

• Transects

The population of FAST MOVING animals can be estimated by:

• Mark and Recapture

• Quadrat Random Sampling

• Transects

What method do scientists use to calculate population size in the given problem?

• Survey method

• Mark-recapture method

• Census method

• Sampling method

In the formula provided, what does 'R' represent?

• Total population size

• Initially marked individuals

• Marked recaptured individuals

• Total individuals in second sample

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

What does 'T' stand for in the formula?

• Total individuals in second sample

• Total population size

• Initially marked individuals

• Marked recaptured individuals

What does 'N' denote in the formula?

• Total individuals in second sample

• Initially marked individuals

• Marked recaptured individuals

• Total population size

How many marmots were initially tagged in the example?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 18