Fieldguide
Fieldguide
Fieldguide
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| Cartes-fiches | 235 |
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| Langue | English |
| Catégorie | Biologie |
| Niveau | Autres |
| Crée / Actualisé | 12.02.2025 / 21.02.2025 |
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Give a brief explanation of how the teeth in different fish are adapted to their diets:
Plant-eating fish:
Have flat teeth to grind plants and seaweed. (e.g., parrotfish)
Predator fish:
Have sharp teeth to catch and tear other fish. (e.g., shark)
Fish have a highly refined sense of smell. True or false?
True
Which order do southern African amphibians belong to?
Annura
Provide a brief explanation of the ecological role of amphibians in an ecosystem.
They feed on insects
They are good indicators for polution
Which frog builds a nest of foam over a river or body of water?
Foam nest Frog
What is the purpose of flash colouration in frogs and provide a brief explanation of how it works?
Its a defens mechanism its not visible the frog dont move. When he move the predator see the colour and follow. Then the frog stop moving again. Then the predator is confused. And he stopped the chase.
Describe what counter-shading of eggs is,and what its purpose is.
They are Transparent means on top black and on bottom transparent. On top black then the bird think its the ground.
And on bottom transparent then the fish think its the sky.
How many kilograms can a niile crocodile weigh up to ?
1000 KG
3 toes forward 1 backward =
3 toes webbed forward and 1 toe backward=
2 Toes in fornt and 2 Toes in back =
3 toes forward 1 backward = Passarines
3 toes webbed forward and 1 toe backward= Non-Passarines
2 Toes in fornt and 2 Toes in back = Near-passerines
Name two examples of southern African birds that are fish-feeders
African Fish Eagle
Pied Kingfisher
Altricial:
Preocial:
Altricial: Chicks are born without feathers helpless need parental care. (Southern yellow billed hornbill)
Preocial: Are born with feathers and are ready to run (ostrich)
What are the three different groups into which mammals are divided according to foot structure?
- Plantigrade
- Digitigrade
- Ungulates
Give an example of an odd-toedd ungulate
Zebra
Place the following animals next to the correct answers to which they correspond:
Feeds mainly on haverster ants: Aardwolf
Posses musk glands in both male and female: Shrews
Largest rodent in southern Africa: Porcupine
Megachirpotera and Microchiroptera: Bats
Why is it so important to understand animal behaviour in terms of guding?
Its important so you can explain if when a blue wildebeest is marking their territory with his glands under the eyes on a tree. To understand for example a warning call from an animal.
Explain why many mammals have black and white markings on their rear or on the back of the ears or on the ends of their tails?
By Zebra for confusing the predators.
And as follow me signal
Refer to the picture ( Lizzard is flipping his tongue)
He is flipping his tongue up and down to detect some informations about his prey by touching the jacobsons organ
Give an example of an animal that makes use of mobbing beahviour
Forke tail drongo or Meerkats
Give an example of an animal that uses distraction display for protection?
Crowned Lappwing
What is an alien invader Species?
A Plant of exotic origin didnt below to this place and invade the place where they are
List 2 causes of bush encroachment?
inbalance between grazers/Browsers
Overgrazing
What is the value to a nature guideof knowing the water requirements of various animal species?
Its important so i know which animals are around a waterhole and which are not.
Name 2 Iron Age sites that indicate Iron Age people inhabited the northern parts of south africa at a very early stage?
Tulamela &Great Zimbabwe
Name of the Stone Age periods:
Middle Stone AgeLate Stone AgeEarly Stone Age
The language spoken by black South Africans fall into four major groups. The largest of the major groups is the Nguni group. Name the four groups of people that are included into this group. (4 marks)
isiNdebele
isiZului
siSwati
isiZulu
What is a coastal low? (2 marks)
A coastal low is a small and weak low pressure cell that occurs along the southern coastline of southern Africa. It is associated with a cold front, mist or drizzle.
Explain the meaning of evaporation. (1 mark)
to describe it would be: change of water stage from liquid to gaseous
What is the difference between a Nature Guide and a Game Ranger? (2)
- A nature guid's work is to show people the animals,history and the nature
- The work of a game ranger is to do some conservation managment in a specific area
There are eleven principles stated in the FGASA code of Conduct, name two of these principles. (2)
- Beeing responsible for all the time
- Dresscode
Why is it important that as a nature guide you have a general knowledge of the biomes of southern Africa? (2)
- Each biome ha its own climatic conditions and specific wildlife.
- To know the Biomes of Souhern Africa allows you to give precise information about your area of operation and to know which animals and plants you will find here.
Complete the followinfg table.
Stag beetle= Forest Biome. Rainfall = all year long
High rainfall= Fynbos Biome , Flaghsip animal Cape mountain Zebra
Some members in your group of clients are keen bird watchers, however others are more interested in plant life, briefly explain how you would adapt your guided experience according to the needs of your clients.
- Connect the story e.g. whats the food of a bird ( seeds) then you have booth
- Give time for boths topics
Name two factors you as a guide should consider before moving your game drive vehicle away from a sighting. (2)
- Make sure all guests are happy and ready to leave.(everybody see and have a picture of an animal)
- Check that the animal is calm and not disturbed.
Name 4 indicators in the natural environment that might help you find water.
- Frog sounds
- Animals tracks
- green vegetation
- Insect activity
What is the first thing you will need to establish before you can determine your direction in the natural environment? (1)
Your position (where you are).
Knowing where you are helps you work out which way to go.
(e.g e special point like a tree)
Name the three major rock types of the earth?
- Igneous Rocks – Formed from cooled lava or magma (e.g., basalt, granite).
- Sedimentary Rocks – Made from layers of sand, mud, and fossils pressed together (e.g., sandstone, limestone).
- Metamorphic Rocks – Formed when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure (e.g., marble, slate).
State if the following is true or false: Coal, oil and natural gas are called “fossil fuels” and are classified as minerals. (1)
Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas come from plants and animals, not minerals.
What is a Gibbous moon?
A Gibbous moon is when more than half of the moon is bright, but it is not full yet.
Mondphasen
- New Moon – Moon is dark, you can’t see it.
- Crescent Moon – Small part is lit, looks like a banana.
- First Quarter – Half the moon is lit (right side).
- Gibbous Moon – More than half is lit, but not full.
- Full Moon – Whole moon is bright.
- Last Quarter – Half the moon is lit (left side).
- Crescent Moon – Small part is lit again before it gets dark.
These phases happen every month.
In the space indicated below, draw the southern cross and indicate where you will find the celestial pole.
In Simple Words:
- Use the Southern Cross AND the Two Pointer Stars together.
- Where their lines meet is the South Celestial Pole.
- This is more accurate than using just the Southern Cross alone.
