Which Species Has the Highest Relative Abundance in a Forest

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which species has the highest relative abundance in a forest of trees that is 30 percent loblolly pine,15 percent shortleaf pine,10 percent white oak,10 percent red oak,20 percent sweetgum,5 percent hickory,5 percent dogwood,and 5 percent redbuds?

• A) redbud
• B) shortleaf pine
• C) loblolly pine
• D) sweetgum

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