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level: Using Keys and Factors Affecting Distribution

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level questions: Using Keys and Factors Affecting Distribution

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What is a Key?-A Key is a Series of Questions that is Used to find an Unknown Organism, or to Identify an Organism in a Sampling
How are Keys Used?-To start a Key, you ned to start from Question1, and then Answer it by looking at the Organism -Keys also may be Statements, like Number of Arms, so their may be Different Options of Organisms [Number of Legs will give you Millions] -Keep asking and answering Questions and soon you will have 1 Organism it may be - if not then Congratulations you have a New Organism.
How can Abiotic and Biotic Factors affect the Distribution of an Organism?-Temperature, Moisture Levels, Light Intensity and pH of the Soil will affect the Distribution of an Organism. Daises, example, may be more Common with a Higher Light Intensity, so therefore will be found more in Open Areas -Competition and Food will also Affect Organisms Distribution, Remember that the Prey and Predator are Linked Together.
How can you Measure the: 1. Temperature 2. pH of the Soil 3. Light Intensity 4. Water Moisture1. Use a Thermometer. Easy. 2. Use an Indicator Liquid: Basically put Water with you Soil Sample and then an Indictor which will then Change the Colour of the Water to the pH of the Soil Respectfully. Easy 3. Use a Light Sensor. Easy 4. Use a Soil Moisture Meter to see the Level of Moisture in the Soil. Easy.