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Testing for abiotic factors

Aim
To observe and measure abiotic factors
Equipment
Thermometer
Soil thermometer
Hygrometer
Barometer
Anemometer
Light Meter
pH paper
Universal indicator
Silver Nitrate
Method
Refer to table
Results

Abiotic Factor Equipment Used Units Results

Air Thermometer Celsius/Fahrenheit/Kelvin 24

Temperature

Soil/Water Soil thermometer Celsius/Fahrenheit/Kelvin 22

Temperature

Water Thermometer Celsius/Fahrenheit/Kelvin 20

Temperature
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Humidity Hygrometer/ Wet and Dry mm/cm per hr Wet - 24

Thermometer Dry - 20
Humidity - 71mm/cm3

Air Pressure Barometer Millibars (mb)

Wind Speed Anemometer mph or km/h 6.7km/h

Light Intensity Light Meter Candela (cd) 160 lux (x100) 1 lux

Soil Ph pH paper pH Soil 1 (outside PE staffroom) - 6.5pH

Universal indicator, barium Soil 2 (silver seats with mulch outside gym) - 5.5
sulfate (BaSO4) pH
Soil 3 (soil seats on grass) 7.5 pH

Water Ph pH paper pH 7pH

Litmus paper and Universal
indicator

Soil Salinity Salinity meter and electrodes PSU (Practical Salinity Unit)
in 1000 g/kg
Or d ecisiemens (dS/m)

Water Salinity Salinity meter and electrodes PSU (Practical Salinity

Silver Nitrate(AgNO3) Unit)

Discussion

Conclusion