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Principles for Ecologically Sustainable Management
Quick questions on Environmental Monitoring and Fieldwork - TCE Environmental Science (Tasmania)
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What are measuring abiotic factors?Show answer
Abiotic measurements describe the non-living environment that shapes where organisms live. Field instruments measure temperature, light intensity, soil and water pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and humidity. In Tasmanian river studies, dissolved oxygen, pH and turbidity are common indicators of water quality and pollution. Recording abiotic data alongside biotic data lets scientists look for relationships, such as how dissolved oxygen relates to the abundance of sensitive invertebrates.
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