
Exploring Sampling Techniques: Transects and Quadrats

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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of using quadrats and transacts in ecological studies?
To identify the species of organisms
To capture and relocate organisms
To measure the speed of organisms
To determine the abundance and distribution of organisms
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a quadrat?
A circular frame used for sampling
A square frame used for counting plants or slow-moving organisms
A net used for capturing insects
A device for measuring soil pH
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to take as many quadrat samples as possible?
To ensure the data is accurate and representative
To reduce the time spent sampling
To cover a larger area
To increase the number of species found
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the best method to ensure random sampling with quadrats?
Using a random number generator to pick sample sites
Throwing the quadrat over your shoulder
Blindfolding and spinning before throwing the quadrat
Placing the quadrat in the same spot repeatedly
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a quadrat is 0.25 meters in length, what is its area in square meters?
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0.25
0.0625
0.5
Tags
CCSS.3.MD.C.7B
CCSS.4.MD.A.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the mean of a set of sample data?
Add all the numbers and divide by the number of values
Subtract the smallest value from the largest value
Find the middle value of the ordered data
Identify the most common value
Tags
CCSS.6.SP.B.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a line transact?
A square frame used for sampling
A measuring tape stretched between two points with quadrats placed along it
A net used for capturing insects
A device for measuring soil pH
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