Question detail
Which of the following is an example of a first-hand observation in ecological fieldwork?
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MCQ
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practice
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Topic
Adaptations, interdependence and competition
Question
- A. Reading a scientific paper about animal behavior
- B. Counting the number of species in a specific area
- C. Using a computer model to predict population changes
- D. Interviewing local residents about wildlife sightings
Answer
The correct option is Counting the number of species in a specific area. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to record and describe first-hand observations of organisms in ecological fieldwork in the subtopic Communities.
Explanation
The correct option is Counting the number of species in a specific area. Counting the number of species in a specific area is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to record and describe first-hand observations of organisms in ecological fieldwork. This belongs to the subtopic Communities within Adaptations, interdependence and competition, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Communities.
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