A Researcher Who Wants to Know How Many Tree Seedlings

question 53

Multiple Choice

A researcher who wants to know how many tree seedlings are in a 1-hectare site counts the number of seedlings within five 2-square-metre subplots and then calculates the average. This method of determining the number of individuals in an area is known as a

• A) census.
• B) survey.
• C) tally.
• D) count.

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Definitions:

Stagflation

A situation in an economy characterized by slow economic growth combined with high unemployment and high inflation.

Unemployment

The situation where individuals who are capable of working and are actively seeking work are unable to find employment.

Inflation

The velocity at which the broad price tags for products and services surge, weakening the power to purchase.

Cyclical Unemployment

Unemployment that results from economic downturns or recessions, reflecting a lack of demand for goods and services.