1.5 A Study of an Ecosystem Follow-Me – iQuiz
Q. In ecology the term flora refers to … Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. How were you able to identify the different plants in the ecosystem that you investigated? Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Name pieces of apparatus used to collect animals from an ecosystem. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. In ecology the term fauna refers to … Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. In relation to a study of an ecosystem explain what a qualitative survey is. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Give two possible sources of error that may have arisen in the course of your survey of plant species. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. In relation to a study of an ecosystem explain what a quantitative survey is. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. What is a quadrat used for in your ecology studies? Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Name one animal from the ecosystem you have studied and describe one way in which it is adapted to its habitat. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. What is meant by pollution? Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. List two ways of minimising waste. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. State problems associated with waste disposal in Ireland. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Name one human activity that causes pollution. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. State one role of microorganisms in waste management. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Explain the term conservation. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Name two groups of micro-organisms in the soil which are responsible for decomposition. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. What is meant by nitrogen fixation? Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Farmers add nitrate fertilizers to the soil but not if heavy rain is forecast. Why not? Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Name an important group of biomolecules that plants make from nitrates. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Explain the term ectoparasite. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Organisms that return nutrients to the environment by decay are called … Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. What is meant by nitrification? Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. What is the function of the nitrogen cycle? Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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Q. Name a group of organisms involved in nitrogen fixation. Animals Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution Fertiliser run-off Eutrophication Management of ecosystems Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s) How many present Grasshopper / Green colour Organism living on host causing damage Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover Reduce; Reuse; Recycle The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount What is present To consume waste The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates To make nitrogen available for use by organisms Any harmful addition to the ecosystem Plants Bacteria; Fungi Proteins Decomposers
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