Abiotic factors that affect the population size of an organism in an ecosystem (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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Which three abiotic factors are examined experimentally?
Which three abiotic factors are examined experimentally?
Soil temp, soil pH, wind speed
What does the term 'edaphic' refer to?
What does the term 'edaphic' refer to?
Soil factors
How long should you wait when using a pH meter to measure soil pH?
How long should you wait when using a pH meter to measure soil pH?
15 minutes
How long should a thermometer be left in soil to measure temperature?
How long should a thermometer be left in soil to measure temperature?
15 minutes
How is wind speed measured using an anemometer?
How is wind speed measured using an anemometer?
Count full rotations in 1 minute
What does a qualitative survey record?
What does a qualitative survey record?
If species is present or absent
What does a quantitative survey provide?
What does a quantitative survey provide?
The number of species in an area
What type of organism does a pooter collect?
What type of organism does a pooter collect?
Small moving insects e.g. woodlouse
What organism is collected using a pitfall trap?
What organism is collected using a pitfall trap?
Organisms in soil e.g. worm
What does a sweep net collect?
What does a sweep net collect?
Airborne animals e.g. butterfly
After how long should you return to check a small mammal trap?
After how long should you return to check a small mammal trap?
24 hours
How does a Tullgren funnel work?
How does a Tullgren funnel work?
Heat from light causes animals to fall