1. Environmental Surveys
Science in the workplace
Environmental Surveys

2. Reason for survey:
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3. Learning outcomes
Understand the importance of environmental assessments in the workplace activity of someone with scientific qualifications and skills
Plan and carry out a survey of part of the school grounds using suitable equipment
Present the survey results showing which plants are present alongside measurements of factors such as temperature, humidity, windspeed and light level

4. Biotic and abiotic surveys
Living things (plants and animals)
Abiotic:
Non-living factors
Temperature
Light
Windspeed
Abiotic factors affect living organisms so must be measured.

5. Biotic sampling techniques
Sample measurements are taken to represent a larger area. These samples allow scientists to describe the environment.
Scientists use:
Quadrats
Point frames
Continuous line transect