The proper function of the stomates on the leaf (and therefore, the function of water and CO2 movement) is influenced most by which element

Sunlight.

Explanation:

Sunlight is responsible for proper functioning of stomata present on the leaves because the stomata only opens when there is sunlight and when the stomata opens, carbondioxide gas is absorbed by the leaves from the air while the water is taken from the roots which combines together to form glucose and oxygen. Glucose is stored in different parts of the plant while some oxygen is used by the plants in the process of respiration while the remaining oxygen is released in the atmosphere through stomata.

clumped distribution, because you'de have all of the population gathered in a relatively small are.

it's the most common because it provides protection and a mate for reproduction

example: humans, seeweed, cattles, etc.