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