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Term: Transect

Definition: A transect is a path or line that is used to sample or study a specific area in order to gather data or collect information about its features.

Usage:

1. As a noun:
• The researchers conducted a transect through the forest to study the biodiversity of plant species.
• When conducting ecological surveys, it is crucial to establish transects at regular intervals.
2. As a verb:
• We need to transect the site to determine the extent of the contamination.
• They transected the river with a rope to measure its width.

Example sentences:

1. The scientist walked along the transect, carefully observing and recording the bird species he encountered.
2. Using a transect line, the marine biologist studied the coral reef and documented its changing ecosystem.
3. The survey team transected the field, collecting soil samples at different points along the line.

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