What defines abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

Ecological Sampling Techniques and Methods

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Biology
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9th Grade
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Hard
Rebecca Dowling
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18 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Living components of an ecosystem.
Non-living physical and chemical parts of an ecosystem.
Organisms that affect other organisms.
Factors that only affect plant growth.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are examples of abiotic factors?
Light intensity, temperature, moisture.
Plants, animals, fungi.
Predators, prey, decomposers.
Soil nutrients, water, bacteria.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do scientists use sampling techniques in an area?
To collect rare species for study.
To determine the number of organisms.
To introduce new species to an ecosystem.
To observe animal behavior.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two primary methods of sampling organisms discussed?
Direct observation and indirect observation.
Random sampling with a quadrat and sampling along a transect.
Capture-recapture and mark-release.
Aerial surveys and underwater surveys.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is random sampling primarily used for?
To track individual organisms over time.
To compare the numbers of organisms in different areas.
To study the migration patterns of animals.
To identify new species.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a quadrat in the context of ecological sampling?
A type of net used to catch insects.
A device for measuring temperature.
A wooden or plastic square used to define a sample area.
A tool for digging up plants.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is a quadrat typically used in random sampling?
It is thrown into the air and where it lands is sampled.
It is placed on the ground, and organisms inside are counted.
It is used to mark a path for animals.
It is submerged in water to collect aquatic samples.
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