Chapter 11 (Biodiversity) Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What are the 3 types of biodiversity?
A
Habitat, species and genetic
2
Q
What are some common methods of sampling animals?
A
• Pooter
• Sweep nets
• Pitfall traps
• Tree beating
• Kick sampling
3
Q
What sensor is used to measure wind speed?
A
Anemometer
4
Q
What sensor is used to measure light intensity?
A
Light meter
5
Q
What sensor is used to measure relative humidity?
A
Humidity sensor
6
Q
What sensor is used to measure pH?
A
pH probe
7
Q
What sensor is used to measure temperature?
A
Temperature probe
8
Q
What sensor is used to measure oxygen content in water?
A
Dissolved oxygen probe
9
Q
What is the founder effect?
A
Few individuals colonise a new area, where the offspring initially lose genetic variation
Rare alleles become much more common
