Field Report
Aim:
To observe and distinguish the distribution of different types of flora and the types of environments each of these are dominant in.
Materials:
Method:
Discussion Questions:
1. Explain the purpose of the quadrat and transect that you set up.
The purpose of a quadrat and transect is to isolate a standard unit of area to determine the distribution of the chosen organism.
2. What was the dominant species in the 3 areas studied?
The dominant species in the areas are:
3. Why did the dominant species differ in each area?
The dominant species differed due to the different abiotic factors in the different types of environments and which type of flora best suited those environments.
4. What are field guides and what is the purpose of using field guides?
A field guide is a booklet that helps to identify the different species of organisms.
5. List 3 pieces of evidence for the presence of animals in the area.
Evidence found was animal droppings, animal noises and built animal habitats into the ground (wombat holes).
6. Why did we not see any animals out in the field?
We did not see any animal due to the horrible wet and raining weather conditions.
7. A quadrat contained several Hazel Pomaderris trees and tussock trees. Explain why the numbers of one of these flora could be determined by direct count, but class cover information would need to be provided for the other.
Numbers of the flora is when it is directly counted and the class cover is an estimation of a certain species. The Hazel Pomaderris Tree can be counted directly as they are easier to see where as the tussock trees would be estimated by class cover as they are smaller and found it groups, thus making it harder for them to be directly counted.
Conclusion:
In the practical the aim "to observe and distinguish the distribution of different types of flora and the types of environments each of these are dominant in" was achieved as the types of flora were observed and recorded in three different environments, with each environment having its own dominant flora.
To observe and distinguish the distribution of different types of flora and the types of environments each of these are dominant in.
Materials:
- 4 x 10 metre ropes
- Thermometer
- Hygrometer - to measure humidity
Method:
- Use the hygrometer to measure the humidity.
- Choose an area with various types of flora; grasses, trees, shrubs and plants.
- Set up the quadrat.
- Distinguish the flora present in the quadrat including the distribution and amount.
- Record results.
Discussion Questions:
1. Explain the purpose of the quadrat and transect that you set up.
The purpose of a quadrat and transect is to isolate a standard unit of area to determine the distribution of the chosen organism.
2. What was the dominant species in the 3 areas studied?
The dominant species in the areas are:
- Creek: Tall tree ferns
- Flood range: Tall grass
- Ridge top community: Eucalyptus
3. Why did the dominant species differ in each area?
The dominant species differed due to the different abiotic factors in the different types of environments and which type of flora best suited those environments.
4. What are field guides and what is the purpose of using field guides?
A field guide is a booklet that helps to identify the different species of organisms.
5. List 3 pieces of evidence for the presence of animals in the area.
Evidence found was animal droppings, animal noises and built animal habitats into the ground (wombat holes).
6. Why did we not see any animals out in the field?
We did not see any animal due to the horrible wet and raining weather conditions.
7. A quadrat contained several Hazel Pomaderris trees and tussock trees. Explain why the numbers of one of these flora could be determined by direct count, but class cover information would need to be provided for the other.
Numbers of the flora is when it is directly counted and the class cover is an estimation of a certain species. The Hazel Pomaderris Tree can be counted directly as they are easier to see where as the tussock trees would be estimated by class cover as they are smaller and found it groups, thus making it harder for them to be directly counted.
Conclusion:
In the practical the aim "to observe and distinguish the distribution of different types of flora and the types of environments each of these are dominant in" was achieved as the types of flora were observed and recorded in three different environments, with each environment having its own dominant flora.