1.5 A Study of an Ecosystem
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Q. In ecology the term flora refers to …
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
What is present
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Q. How were you able to identify the different plants in the
ecosystem that you investigated?
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
What is present
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Q. Name pieces of apparatus used to collect animals from an
ecosystem.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
What is present
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Q. In ecology the term fauna refers to …
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
What is present
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Q. In relation to a study of an ecosystem explain what a
qualitative survey is.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
What is present
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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
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
What is present
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Q. In relation to a study of an ecosystem explain what a
quantitative survey is.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. What is a quadrat used for in your ecology studies?
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
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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
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
What is present
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Q. What is meant by pollution?
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. List two ways of minimising waste.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. State problems associated with waste disposal in Ireland.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
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Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. Name one human activity that causes pollution.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. State one role of microorganisms in waste management.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. Explain the term conservation.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
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Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. Name two groups of micro-organisms in the soil which are
responsible for decomposition.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. What is meant by nitrogen fixation?
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. Farmers add nitrate fertilizers to the soil but not if heavy rain
is forecast. Why not?
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
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Q. Name an important group of biomolecules that plants make
from nitrates.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
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Q. Explain the term ectoparasite.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
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Q. Organisms that return nutrients to the environment by decay
are called …
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
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Q. What is meant by nitrification?
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
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Q. What is the function of the nitrogen cycle?
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
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Q. Name a group of organisms involved in nitrogen fixation.
Animals
Grasshopper / Green
colour
Proteins
Any harmful addition to
the ecosystem
How many present
Quantitative surveys e.g.
distribution, frequency, cover
Bacteria; Fungi
Key(s); Illustrations;
Guide book(s)
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Bacteria; Monera;
Lichens; Clover; Legumes
Management of
ecosystems
The conversion of
nitrogen into nitrates
Decomposers
Misidentification; Non-random
quadrat distribution; Not
enough times; Miscount
The process of converting
ammonia into nitrites and/or
nitrites to nitrates
Eutrophication
Organism living on host
causing damage
To consume waste
Fertiliser run-off
Plants
To make nitrogen available
for use by organisms
Finding land for landfill
sites; Litter; Pollution
Pooter; Beating tray;
Pitfall trap; Net
What is present
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