Measurement of the distribution and abundance of plants in a habitat

Question 1

Briefly outline the method to measure the distribution and abundance of plants in a habitat

Answer 1

1) Mark line of transect
2) Lay down the tape
3) Take at least 8 samples along transect
4) Place the quadrat at the starting point
5) Identify the species present and count the individuals
6) Move transect down a specific distance and repeat

Question 2

What is the independent variable?

Answer 2

Distance from tree

Question 3

What is the dependent variable?

Answer 3

Abundance of species