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What is a quadrat in ecological studies?
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A quadrat is a square plot used in ecological studies to isolate a standard unit of area for sampling purposes.
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How are transects used in ecology?
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Transects are lines across a habitat or a part of it, and samples are taken at intervals along the length of the line to study changes in species distribution.
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What is random sampling in ecology?
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Random sampling involves selecting samples from a population in a way that every member of the population has an equal chance of being chosen.
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Why is sampling important in ecological study?
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Sampling allows ecologists to estimate the characteristics of ecosystems without having to study the entire population.
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Explain the method of systematic sampling.
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Systematic sampling involves collecting samples at regular intervals along a transect to assess changes in a population or community.
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