Question

1. scientists want to know if replacing native forests with coconut palms changes carbon dioxide levels in the air and water. what information should they collect?

Explanation:

To determine if replacing native forests with coconut palms changes carbon dioxide levels in air and water, scientists need to collect baseline data on CO₂ levels in both air and water in areas with native forests. Then, they should measure CO₂ levels in air and water in areas where native forests have been replaced with coconut palms. Additionally, they should consider factors like the density of native forests vs. coconut palms, the age of the vegetation (as younger plants may have different CO₂ - uptake or - release rates), and environmental conditions (such as temperature, rainfall) that could influence CO₂ levels.

Answer:

Baseline CO₂ levels in air and water of native - forested areas; CO₂ levels in air and water of coconut - palm areas; vegetation density (native forest vs. coconut palm); age of vegetation; environmental conditions (temperature, rainfall etc.)