How to Investiagte an Ecosystem (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What term describes the non-living parts of an ecosystem like temperature and light?
What term describes the non-living parts of an ecosystem like temperature and light?
Abiotic factors
Why are grasslands described as artificial ecosystems?
Why are grasslands described as artificial ecosystems?
Created & maintained by human activities
Why is clover important in grassland ecosystems?
Why is clover important in grassland ecosystems?
Contains nitrogen-fixing bacteria
In food web diagrams, which direction do arrows point?
In food web diagrams, which direction do arrows point?
Toward organism receiving energy
What are herbivores that feed directly on plants called?
What are herbivores that feed directly on plants called?
Primary consumers
What adaptation do badgers have for digging burrows?
What adaptation do badgers have for digging burrows?
Strong, sharp claws
How do low-growing shoots help grass survive?
How do low-growing shoots help grass survive?
Avoid damage from grazing animals
What are quadrats used for in ecosystem studies?
What are quadrats used for in ecosystem studies?
Studying organism distribution
What is the advantage of random quadrat placement?
What is the advantage of random quadrat placement?
Reduces bias in sample selection
What do qualitative studies record?
What do qualitative studies record?
Which species are present or absent
What is an advantage of quantitative studies?
What is an advantage of quantitative studies?
Shows population sizes & abundance
Why are fast-moving animals difficult to count with quadrats?
Why are fast-moving animals difficult to count with quadrats?
Won't stay in quadrat long enough
What is a monoculture in a grassland?
What is a monoculture in a grassland?
Only one plant species encouraged