A researcher interested in the disappearance of fallen leaves in a deciduous forest carried out a field experiment that lasted nearly a year. She collected all the leaves from 100 plots scattered throughout the forest. She measured the amount of leaves present in November, May and August. The percentages reflect the number of leaves found, using the November values as 100 percent. Table 2 Collection Date November May August Ash 4271g 100% 2431g 57% 1376g 32% Beech 3220g 100% 3190g 91% 2285g 71% Elm 3481g 100% 17399 35g % % Hazel 1723g 100% 501g % 62g % Complete the table by calculating the missing percentages Construct a line graph for the ash and elm leaves Oak 5317g 100% 4401g 83% 1759g 33% Willow 3430g 100% 1201g 35% 4g 0.1%

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### Disappearance of Fallen Leaves in a Deciduous Forest

A researcher interested in the disappearance of fallen leaves in a deciduous forest carried out a field experiment that lasted nearly a year. She collected all the leaves from 100 plots scattered throughout the forest. She measured the amount of leaves present in November, May, and August. The percentages reflect the number of leaves found, using the November values as 100 percent.

#### Table 2: Leaf Collection Data

| Collection Date | Ash   | Beech  | Elm   | Hazel | Oak   | Willow |
|-----------------|-------|--------|-------|-------|-------|--------|
| **November**    | 4271g <br> 100% | 3220g <br> 100% | 3481g <br> 100% | 1723g <br> 100% | 5317g <br> 100% | 3430g <br> 100% |
| **May**         | 2431g <br> 57% | 3190g <br> 91% | 1739g <br> % | 501g <br> % | 4401g <br> 83% | 1201g <br> 35% |
| **August**      | 1376g <br> 32% | 2285g <br> 71% | 35g <br> % | 62g <br> % | 1759g <br> 33% | 4g <br> 0.1% |

**Tasks:**
1. Complete the table by calculating the missing percentages.
2. Construct a line graph for the ash and elm leaves.

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#### Step 1: Calculating the Missing Percentages
To calculate the missing percentages for elm and hazel leaves in May and August, use the formula:

\[ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Weight in given month}}{\text{Weight in November}} \right) \times 100 \]

1. **Elm**:
   - **May**: 
     \[ \left( \frac{1739g}{3481g} \right) \times 100 = 50% \]
   - **August**: 
     \[ \left( \frac{35g}{3481g} \
Transcribed Image Text:### Disappearance of Fallen Leaves in a Deciduous Forest A researcher interested in the disappearance of fallen leaves in a deciduous forest carried out a field experiment that lasted nearly a year. She collected all the leaves from 100 plots scattered throughout the forest. She measured the amount of leaves present in November, May, and August. The percentages reflect the number of leaves found, using the November values as 100 percent. #### Table 2: Leaf Collection Data | Collection Date | Ash | Beech | Elm | Hazel | Oak | Willow | |-----------------|-------|--------|-------|-------|-------|--------| | **November** | 4271g <br> 100% | 3220g <br> 100% | 3481g <br> 100% | 1723g <br> 100% | 5317g <br> 100% | 3430g <br> 100% | | **May** | 2431g <br> 57% | 3190g <br> 91% | 1739g <br> % | 501g <br> % | 4401g <br> 83% | 1201g <br> 35% | | **August** | 1376g <br> 32% | 2285g <br> 71% | 35g <br> % | 62g <br> % | 1759g <br> 33% | 4g <br> 0.1% | **Tasks:** 1. Complete the table by calculating the missing percentages. 2. Construct a line graph for the ash and elm leaves. --- #### Step 1: Calculating the Missing Percentages To calculate the missing percentages for elm and hazel leaves in May and August, use the formula: \[ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Weight in given month}}{\text{Weight in November}} \right) \times 100 \] 1. **Elm**: - **May**: \[ \left( \frac{1739g}{3481g} \right) \times 100 = 50% \] - **August**: \[ \left( \frac{35g}{3481g} \
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