Additional data/calculations for Part 2:
- What is the estimated kudzu population?
- Of the total number of plants counted, what fraction was native?
- Of the total number of plants counted, what fraction was invasive?
“Too Many To Count!” Comprehension and Discussion Questions
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability in your lab notebook. Use details, vocabulary, and examples whenever possible.
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the quadrat method to measure populations and their growth?
2a. Why might results from Figure 2 not accurately represent the actual populations?
2b. How could this be fixed?
3. Thoroughly analyze the data you collected. This means that you:
- Make a graph. (Which graph or graphs would be the most useful?)
- Draw inferences/conclusions.
- Try to explain what happened to produce the data and connect the activity/data to content from class.
4. What would you expect this area to look like in one year’s time? Support your answer. Use vocabulary and details.
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