New Era University

College of Arts and Sciences

BS Biology
#9 Central Avenue New Era, Quezon City

Activity 4

A Study of The Physical Factors

Submitted by:
Caballero, Leslie C.

Prof. Luisa Landingin

January 13,2018
 INTRODUCTION

The physical factors such as temperature of air and soil, pH of soil, relative humidity, soil
moisture and texture, and others make up the abiotic component of an ecosystem. They provide
the conditions necessary for the survival of organisms. The physical factors also affect and
influence one another. The temperature, for example, affects soil moisture which, in turn, affects
soil temperature.

A. Temperature of Air and Soil

Objectives:

At the end of the activity, you should be able to:

1. Measure the temperature of air and soil

2. Present data in graphs
3. Interpret and analyze graphical data

Materials:

2 thermometers graphing paper

string pencil

IMPORTANT: The temperature of air and soil must be taken at the same time hence, must be set
up at the same time.

Data:

1. Air Temperature
Initial

Trial: 1st trial 2nd trial 3rd trial

Temperature: 27°C 28°C 27°C

After 1 hour
 Trial: 1st trial 2nd trial 3rd trial

Temperature: 26°C 27°C 27°C

2. Soil Temperature
Initial

Trial: 1st trial 2nd trial 3rd trial

Temperature: 28°C 27°C 29°C

After 1 hour

Trial: 1st trial 2nd trial 3rd trial

Temperature: 28°C 27°C 26°C

B. Relative Humidity
Objectives:

At the end of the activity, you should be able to:

1. Measure relative humidity

2. Present data in graphs
3. Interpret and analyze graphical data

Materials:

Sling psychrometer Graphing paper

Water Pencil

Relative humidity chart

Data:
 Trial Temp(dry) Temp(wet) Difference R. Humidity

1st trial 30°C 26°C 4 73

2nd trial 30°C 26°C 4 73

3rd trial 29°C 25°C 4 73

Average 30°C 26°C 4 73

C. Soil Texture
Objectives:

At the end of the activity, you should be able to distinguish the different texture of soil

Materials:

Plastic bag Beam balance

Oven Pencil

Sieve (number 10, 25, 60)

Data:

Composition: Material:

Gravel 1.5g

Coarse sand 2.5g

Medium sand 2g

Fine sand 0.6g