Ecology B/C

[Flavorflav]

We were allowed a notes sheet, though. Are we allowed that this year?

One per team, two sided.

[paleonaps]

Okay, sounds good.

[Nerd95]

Somebody please explain the local aspect to the Regional and State tests. I do not understand it. Do we need to learn about our native biomes?

[Flavorflav]

My interpretation of that rule is simply that they want event writers to stick to local and regional examples when they write questions about general principles - i.e., if they are writing a carrying capacity question, they should use deer instead of tigers. That's only my interpretation, though, and in the end the event writers will pretty much do whatever they want.

[quizbowl]

this is my first year doing this event: what are the things exactly to know?

[paleonaps]

General principles of Ecology are mostly tested. You probably picked up most of what you need to know in Biology class.

[quizbowl]

General principles of Ecology are mostly tested. You probably picked up most of what you need to know in Biology class.

what exactly, like food webs and stuff?

[paleonaps]

Yes, and succession, carrying capacity, populations and communities- the like.
Tip- training handout is always useful.

[quizbowl]

Yes, and succession, carrying capacity, populations and communities- the like.
Tip- training handout is always useful.

what is this training manual you speak of?

[paleonaps]

Usually it's on the national site, but it's not up yet.