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Environment
Parts of a plant, Animal food chain & Methods of measuring animal populations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the pyramid of biomass? | The distribution of mass within a food chain? |
| What things do animas compete for? | Food, water and space |
| What is a quadrat? | A quadrat is a 1m x 1m wooden frame designed to measure the total number of organisms within a certain habitat |
| What is a pooter? | A pooter is a device used to suck small animals from their habitats. |
| What is the function of a pitfall trap? | A pitfall trap is designed to trap small insects and prevent their escape |
| What is the function of a net? | To capture aerobic and aquariatic animals. |
| What is the xylem? | The xylem are veins in the leaf which enable the transportation of water around the plant. |
| What is transpiration? | Transpiration is the evaporation of water from the leaf |
| What is the phloem? | The phloem are tubes where glucose is carried away from the leaves. |
| How are root hairs adapted to their function | (1) They have a large surface area to maximise water absorption. (2) They are long and thin to allow water to pass through easily. |