SOLUTION: You�can�use�the�equation�N�=�k�log�A�to�estimate�the�number�of�species�N�that�live�in�a�region�of�area�A. The�parameter�k�is�determined�by�the�conditions�in�the�region.�In�a�rain�f

Question 1086501: You�can�use�the�equation�N�=�k�log�A�to�estimate�the�number�of�species�N�that�live�in�a�region�of�area�A. The�parameter�k�is�determined�by�the�conditions�in�the�region.�In�a�rain�forest,�3200�species�live�in�600�km2
�How�many�species�would�remain�if�half�of�the�forest�area�were�destroyed�by�logging�and�farming?
a. 2853
b. 600
c. 3690
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
N = k * log(A)
:
3200 = k * log(600)
:
3200 = k * 2.7782
:
k = 3200 / 2.7782 = 1151.8249
:
N = 1151.8259 * log(300) = 2853
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