2. A biologist is hired by the state government to determine the effects of the Deep Ocean Horizon oils spill on the vegetation of barrier islands. The scientist sets up transects and counts the number of plants that are currently alive. They survey the site 5 more times over a period of one year, collecting data on the survivorship of the existing plant species. Is the scientist conducting an experiment or a systematic observation? Explain your answer.
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