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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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