Chapter 17-Habitat Study

Question 1

Name the 5 steps of a habitat study.

Answer 1

1. Mapping the habitat.
2. Recording the environmental factors.
3. Identifying the plants and animals.
4. Estimating the number and distribution of the plants and animals.
5. Writing a report.

Question 2

Name 4 factors affecting the habitat.

Answer 2

1. Soil: pH, moisture content, type.
2. Weather factors: light intensity, rainfall, temperature, wind.
3. Physical factors: direction, height above sea level, slope.
4. Biotic factors: living factors like competition.

Question 3

How can plants and animals be identified?

Answer 3

Using keys and books.

Question 4

Name 3 methods of collecting animals.

Answer 4

Posters, pitfall traps, beating trays.

Question 5

What is a quadrat?

Answer 5

A square frame used to estimate plant numbers.

Question 6

What is a line transact?

Answer 6

A rope marked at regular intervals across a habitat. Used to investigate the distribution of organisms.