The Different Spatial Distribution of Coast Redwoods and Red Maple

question 35

Multiple Choice

The different spatial distribution of coast redwoods and red maple trees illustrates the operation of

• A) limiting factors.
• B) competitive exclusions.
• C) management through logging.
• D) symbiosis.

---

Definitions:

Independent Variable

Variable that is controlled by an experimenter in order to explore its relationship to a dependent variable.

Experimental Error

The variation in measurements that is attributed to the limitations in the experimental design and execution, often leading to deviations from true values.

DDT

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, a synthetic pesticide once widely used but now banned in many countries due to its environmental persistence and toxicity.

Weight Differences

Variation in weight among individuals or objects, attributable to differences in mass, density, or volume.