1.5 A Study of an Ecosystem

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Q. In ecology the term flora refers to …

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

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Q. How were you able to identify the different plants in the ecosystem that you investigated?

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

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Q. Name pieces of apparatus used to collect animals from an ecosystem.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

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Q. In ecology the term fauna refers to …

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. In relation to a study of an ecosystem explain what a qualitative survey is.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. Give two possible sources of error that may have arisen in the course of your survey of plant species.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. In relation to a study of an ecosystem explain what a quantitative survey is.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. What is a quadrat used for in your ecology studies?

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. Name one animal from the ecosystem you have studied and describe one way in which it is adapted to its habitat.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. What is meant by pollution?

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. List two ways of minimising waste.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. State problems associated with waste disposal in Ireland.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. Name one human activity that causes pollution.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. State one role of microorganisms in waste management.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. Explain the term conservation.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. Name two groups of micro-organisms in the soil which are responsible for decomposition.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. What is meant by nitrogen fixation?

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. Farmers add nitrate fertilizers to the soil but not if heavy rain is forecast. Why not?

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. Name an important group of biomolecules that plants make from nitrates.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

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Q. Explain the term ectoparasite.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

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Q. Organisms that return nutrients to the environment by decay are called …

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. What is meant by nitrification?

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. What is the function of the nitrogen cycle?

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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Q. Name a group of organisms involved in nitrogen fixation.

Animals

Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes

Finding land for landfill sites; Litter; Pollution

Fertiliser run-off

Eutrophication

Management of ecosystems

Key(s); Illustrations; Guide book(s)

How many present

Grasshopper / Green colour

Organism living on host causing damage

Pooter; Beating tray; Pitfall trap; Net

Quantitative surveys e.g. distribution, frequency, cover

Reduce; Reuse; Recycle

The conversion of nitrogen into nitrates

Misidentification; Non-random quadrat distribution; Not enough times; Miscount

What is present

To consume waste

The process of converting ammonia into nitrites and/or

nitrites to nitrates

To make nitrogen available for use by organisms

Any harmful addition to the ecosystem

Plants

Bacteria; Fungi

Proteins

Decomposers

CONGRATULATIONS

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