12 – To Use Observation and Collection Methods to Carry Out a Qualitative Survey of the Species in an Ecosystem (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What does a qualitative species survey record?
What does a qualitative species survey record?
Types of organisms present
Which practice is part of the Countryside Code?
Which practice is part of the Countryside Code?
Always ask permission before entry
When should you collect specimens rather than observe them?
When should you collect specimens rather than observe them?
Only if you can't identify in habitat
Why is photography often the best collection alternative?
Why is photography often the best collection alternative?
Leaves organisms undisturbed
How should plant samples be stored after collection?
How should plant samples be stored after collection?
In labelled plastic bags
What parts should plant specimens include for best identification?
What parts should plant specimens include for best identification?
Flowers/fruits and leaves/stems
What prevents organisms entering your mouth when using a pooter?
What prevents organisms entering your mouth when using a pooter?
Gauze or mesh barrier
How does a beating tray collect organisms?
How does a beating tray collect organisms?
Shake plants to knock them onto tray
What is the maximum time a pitfall trap should be left unattended?
What is the maximum time a pitfall trap should be left unattended?
24 hours
What habitat is a sweep net best used in?
What habitat is a sweep net best used in?
Long grass or hedge edges
Why do plankton nets have very fine mesh?
Why do plankton nets have very fine mesh?
To capture microscopic organisms
How does a Tullgren funnel extract organisms from soil?
How does a Tullgren funnel extract organisms from soil?
Heat causes them to move down
How often must mammal traps be checked during daylight?
How often must mammal traps be checked during daylight?
Every 2-3 hours
What does the term 'cryptozoic' literally mean?
What does the term 'cryptozoic' literally mean?
Hidden life
What should be recorded for each specimen collected?
What should be recorded for each specimen collected?
Date, location, weather, habitat type