An ecologist counted species K plants in five equal-sized plots of coastal grassland. The ecologist also recorded the mean wind speed in each plot.
| Plot | Mean wind speed in m/s | Number of species K plants |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | 52 |
| B | 6.0 | 43 |
| C | 8.0 | 30 |
| D | 10.0 | 17 |
| E | 12.0 | 6 |
A windbreak was then placed beside plot A. This reduced the mean wind speed in plot A to below 4.0 m/s.
Suggest how the number of species K plants in plot A may change over the next growing season. Give a reason for your suggestion.
82 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 7.1 Adaptations, interdependence and competition, covering 7.1.1 Communities, 7.1.2 Abiotic factors, 7.1.3 Biotic factors, and 7.1.4 Adaptations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.