Life On Earth- Topic 3 Flashcards
Name a solution for a error with quadrats
Use larger numbers making it more reliable
Name an error with quadrats
To few quadrats
Name an error with the pitfall traps
Birds may eat trapped animals
Name a solution to an error with pitfall traps
Disguise the opening with a leaf lid supported on stones
How do you measure light intensity?
Light meters are used to measure, it is pointed in the direction of max light intensity
Name an error with measuring light intensity
Observers may stand in the way
How to do measure soil moisture?
Measured with a moisture meter, push the probe into the soil
Name a error with mearsuing soil moisture
Moisture may be left on from previous reading
Name a solution to an error when measuring soil moisture
Wipe the probe between readings
