Kite Graph/Ecological Studies Quiz 1

What is the main advantage of using transects in ecological studies?

• They provide a complete list of all species in a habitat

• They help determine changes in species abundance and distribution

• They measure the total biomass of a habitat

• They identify the rarest species in a habitat

What does an interrupted line transect involve?

• Recording species at random intervals

• Recording species touching the line at regular intervals

• Recording only the largest species

• Recording species only at the start and end of the line

What is an interrupted belt transect?

• Quadrats are placed end-to-end along the line

• Quadrats are placed at regular intervals along the line

• Quadrats are placed only at the start and end of the line

• Quadrats are placed randomly along the line

What is the purpose of using line and belt transects in ecological studies?

• To measure the distribution of species at different levels of an abiotic factor across a habitat

• To measure the height of trees in a forest

• To calculate the total biomass of a habitat

• To identify the genetic diversity of a species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which tool is used to measure air temperature according to the table?

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Hydrometer

• Electronic oxygen sensor

Which device is used to measure humidity?

• Hydrometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Electronic oxygen sensor

Why is it important to measure relevant abiotic factors at each sample site along a transect?

• To understand the impact of abiotic factors on species distribution

• To calculate the total number of species in a habitat

• To identify genetic mutations in species

• To measure the height of plants

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What instrument is used to determine site aspect?

• Compass

• Electronic light meter

• Clinometer

• Secchi disc

Which tool is used to measure slope incline?

• Turbidity meter

• Compass

• Clinometer

• Indicator solution

What type of diagram is used to represent the distribution and abundance of organisms?

• Bar graph

• Kite diagram

• Pie chart

• Line graph