Sampling and collection methods

What type of population would you ESTIMATE using a quadrat?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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

• grid

• quadrat

• cube

• quarter

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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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What can a quadrat be used to measure?

• length

• weight

• population density

• volume

• time

what is a transect?

• a square frame enclosing a known area

• the distribution of an organism

• a line used to help find out how organisms are distributed

• an insect

What is a Belt Transect?

• A way of sampling a changing habitat

• A way of sampling a non-changing habitat

• A way of keeping up your pants

What is a suitable way to sample small invertebrates living on the ground.

• Quadrates

• Sweep nets

• Pitfall traps

• Water Sampling

Name this piece of equipment

• Pooter

• Pitfall trap

• Sweep net

• Key

Name this piece of equipment

• Pooter

• Pitfall trap

• Sweep net

• Key

Name this piece of equipment

• Pooter

• Pitfall trap

• Sweep net

• Sweeping brush