Botanical Composition (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What does botanical composition refer to?
What does botanical composition refer to?
Types & amounts of plant species
Which grassland type typically contains docks, dandelions, and rushes?
Which grassland type typically contains docks, dandelions, and rushes?
Permanent pasture
What is the main characteristic of new ley grassland?
What is the main characteristic of new ley grassland?
Recently sown with selected species
How many times must the quadrat be randomly placed in each area?
How many times must the quadrat be randomly placed in each area?
At least 10 times
What size is the quadrat frame typically used?
What size is the quadrat frame typically used?
Between 0.5 and 1 square metre
What percentage of permanent pasture is typically covered by weeds?
What percentage of permanent pasture is typically covered by weeds?
30%
What percentage of new ley is typically covered by grasses?
What percentage of new ley is typically covered by grasses?
90%
Which piece of equipment helps with percentage coverage calculations?
Which piece of equipment helps with percentage coverage calculations?
Calculator
Which safety rule is essential during fieldwork?
Which safety rule is essential during fieldwork?
Never work alone in remote areas
What trade-off exists in grassland management?
What trade-off exists in grassland management?
Maximising yield vs maintaining diversity