Distriubtion Of Organisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the distribution of an organism
A
Where an organism, is found
2
Q
Where an organism is found is affected by environmental factors such as
A
Temperature Availability of water Availability of oxygen and carbon dioxide Availability of nutrients Amount of light
3
Q
An organism might be more common in one area than another due to?
A
The differences in environmental factors between the two areas
4
Q
What are quadrants
A
A square frame enclosing a known area
5
Q
How do you work out population size
A
Work out the mean number of organisms per meter squared
Then multiply the mean by the total area of the habitat
6
Q
What do you need to think about when collections environmental data
A
Reliability and validity
7
Q
Why do organisms live in different places
A
Because the environment varies
