UNIT 2 - KA1

Question 1

What can present a hazard

Answer 1

Aspects of field work can present a hazard

Question 2

What do hazards include

Answer 2

• Adverse weather conditions
• difficult terrain
• problems associated with isolation
• contact. With harmful organisms

Question 3

What is a risk

Answer 3

Risk is the likelihood of harm arising from exposure to a hazard

Question 4

What does risk assessment involve

Answer 4

Risk assessment involves identifying control measures to minimise risk

Question 5

Control measures include -

Answer 5

• Appropriate equipment
• clothing
• footwear
• means of communication

Question 6

Which manner should sampling be carried out in

Answer 6

Sampling should be carried out in a manner that minimises impact on wild species and habitats

Question 7

What should consideration be given to

Answer 7

Consideration must be given to rare and vulnerable species and habitats that are highly protected by legislation

Question 8

What is a point count

Answer 8

A point count involves the observer recording all individuals seen from a fixed point count location. This can be compared to other point count locations or with data from the same location gathered at other times

Question 9

What are quadrats and transects used for

Answer 9

Quadrats of suitable size and shape or transects are used for plants and other sessile or slow -moving organisms

Question 10

Capture techniques

Answer 10

Capture techniques such as traps and nets are used for mobile species

Question 11

How can elusive species be sampled

Answer 11

Elusive species can be samples directly using camera traps or an indirect method such as scat sampling