Sampling in Biology

What is a square called that we use to sample populations?

• grid

• quadrat

• cube

• quarter

What type of population would you ESTIMATE using a quadrat?

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Limpets were found in 25 out of 50 quadrats. What percentage of quadrats contained limpets?

• 100%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

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Ten 1m² quadrats were placed in a 40m² field. On average 2 snails were found in every quadrat. Estimate the population size of the whole field.

• 2

• 10

• 40

• 80

• 20

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These four 1m² squared quadrats were place in a 8m² garden. Estimate the total population of flowers in the whole garden.

• 16

• 17

• 8

• 40

• 20

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Which organism can be measured with a quadrat?

• lion

• flies

• rat

• dandelion plants

• fish

Which organism can be measured with a quadrat?

• deer

• butterfly

• mouse

• snail

• fish

Can a quadrat be used on a large land organism that moves around in a herd?

• yes - use a quadrat

• no - you can't use a quadrat

What can a quadrat be used to measure?

• length

• weight

• population density

• volume

• time

This 1m² squared quadrat was place in a 3m² beach. Estimate the total population of crabs in the whole beach.

• 15

• 12

• 18

• 6

• 5

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