All About Pollen Traps

What is a pollen trap?

• A pollen trap is a type of flower.

• A pollen trap is used to water plants.

• A pollen trap is a device that collects airborne pollen for analysis.

• A pollen trap is a device for measuring temperature.

Two types of pollen catchers are...

• pollen filter and pollen collector

• pollen trap and pollen catcher

• volumetric and non-volumetric

• beekeeper and pollinator

What are the basic elements of a non-volumetric pollen catcher?

• Roof and base

• Microscope slide and Vaseline.

• Legs and cover

• Chopsticks and plastic

What is the name of the website that monitors pollen levels in the air in the Community of Madrid?

• Polenmadrid.org

• EducaMadrid

• Red Palinocam

• Levelsofpolen.com

How do pollen traps help in collecting pollen?

• Pollen traps use chemical reactions to attract pollen grains.

• Pollen traps collect pollen by soaking it in water.

• Pollen traps collect pollen by capturing it from the air as it passes through a device designed to retain pollen grains.

• Pollen traps rely on wind to disperse pollen into containers.

What is one benefit of using pollen traps?

• They monitor pollen levels in the air.

• They are used to collect nectar from flowers.

• They help in the growth of plants directly.

• They increase the amount of pollen in the air.

Can pollen traps be used in gardens?

• Pollen traps can harm garden plants.

• Pollen traps are illegal in residential areas.

• Yes, pollen traps can be used in gardens.

What is the purpose of a pollen trap?

• To collect pollen from the air for analysis.

• To clean the air.

• To attract pollinators to flowers.

• To make plants grow.

How does a non-volumetric pollen trap work?

• A pollen trap generates pollen.

• A pollen trap uses water to collect pollen grains.

• A pollen trap captures pollen grains from the air using a sticky surface.

• A pollen trap releases pollen into the air.

How do pollen traps help people with allergies?

Choose all that apply

• Pollen collection and its analysis help people by monitoring pollen levels in the air.

• Pollen collection is only important for food production.

• Pollen collection helps people by causing asthma.

• Monitoring levels of pollen help people decreasing their allergy symptoms.