Sellers
What footy team do I follow?
Richmond Tigs
What does endemism mean?
A species that is found in one geographical location and no where else
What is the purpose of OHS?
Investigator safety
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
Economic, socio-cultural, ecological
Define accuracy and precision
Accuracy ensures measurements are close to the true value
Precision act to aim for results that are close together
Denver Nuggets
What are the three categories of biodiversity?
Ecosystem, Species, Genetic
Purpose of sampling?
To gather data for decision making
What is a stakeholder?
Any person/group that has a vested interest or is affected by an action or propsal
Name at least two legislation for conservation
EPBC
FFGA
CITES
World Heritage Convention
What is my fav food?
Choccy mousse
Number of DIFFERENT species
What are 3 limitations that can occur during scientific investigations?
Sample size
Time
Bias
Unreliable equipment
Improper trainings
Funding
What are the four challenges to sustainability?
population, food, water, energy
What is the cycle of EMS?
Plan, do, check, act
What is my middle name?
Kenneth
What is genetic swamping?
a process where a rare or minority species becomes genetically absorbed by a more common species through interbreeding, leading to the loss of the minority species' unique genetic identity
Name three sampling technique
answer may vary:
- quadrats
- mark-recapture
- spotlighting
- lighttrapping
- camera traps
Ecocentric, biocentric, technocentric, anthropocentric
Why is genetic diversity important for a species’ survival?
Genetic diversity allows a species to adapt to changing environmental conditions, improving its chances of survival against diseases and environmental changes.
How many acres did I grow up one (be within 3)?
111
Why does AUS have high levels of biodiversity? (3 reasons)
Isolation over long period of time
Diverse ecosystems
Diverse climates
List 5 ethical considerations before sampling
Breeding season
Females/babies
Trapping time
Nesting sites
Feeding areas
Sleeping areas/times
What is the difference between ecocentric and biocentric?
Bio favours all LIFE while eco focuses on nature and everything within the ecosystem (land, organisms, etc)
What are the two measurements needed to calculate the SDI?
Species Abundance & Species Richness