Habitat Study

Question 1

Name 4 factors affecting plants and animals in a habitat

Answer 1

Soil - Moisture, type, pH

Weather - Lux, rainfall, temperature and wind

Physical - Height above sea level, direction it is facing, gradient

Biotic - Human pollution

Question 2

What is a quadrat?

Answer 2

A quadrat is a square frame used to estimate plant numbers

Question 3

What is a line transept?

Answer 3

A line transfer is a rope marked out at regular intervals across a habitat. It is used to investigate the distribution of organisms

Question 4

How do you study a local habitat?

Answer 4

1. Make a map of your habitat
2. Record the environmental factors
3. Collect and identify 5 plants and animals
4. Use a quadrat to examine the variety of organisms present
5. Use a line transfer to investigate the distribution of organisms