Answer:
Mass of leaves in scientific notation = [tex]3.55*10^8kg[/tex]
Explanation:
Number of leaves released by type of deciduous tree = 7500 leaves on average each fall
Mass of 1 leaf = 1.7 grams = [tex]1.7*10^{-3}kg[/tex]
Mass of 7500 leaves = [tex]7500*1.7*10^{-3} = 12.75kg[/tex]
No trees per acre = 206
Area of forest = 135,000 acre.
Total no of trees in 135,000 acre = 135,000 * 206 = [tex]2.781*10^7[/tex] trees
Mass of leaves fallen in 135,000 acre = [tex]12.75*2.781*10^7=3.55*10^8kg[/tex]
Mass of leaves in scientific notation = [tex]3.55*10^8kg[/tex]
