Title: Demonstrate standard measurement techniques used in natural resources and ecology systems.
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: Developing Mechanical Skills Related to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems

Demonstration may include

- accurately reading a ruler with graduations in standard and metric units
- calculating volume and area
- using conversion factors (e.g., fractions to decimals, pints to quarts, feet to meters)
- using calculations of basic decimals and fractions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What measurement techniques are frequently used in natural resources?
- Why is it important to be able to use conversion factors?