Pond Water
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By: Brittany Bolling
April, 28th 2011
Dr. Woolnough
BIO 101 DO6A
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to observe and understand what occurs in a sample of pond water over the course of six weeks. Over the six weeks there were qualitative and quantitative data found and recorded. The qualitative data recorded entailed: Water color and smell as well as suspended solids ranging from clear, opaque, and turbid. The quantitative data that was recorded regarded: Temperature, pH, Alkalinity, Hardness, Chlorine, as well as, Nitrate, and Nitrite. There was also two views of microscope observations. This report will explain and go into detail regarding the results of the observation of the pond water.
INTRODUCTION:
MATERIALS:
Water 9. Slide covers
Soil/Grass 10. Plant mobile with grow lights
Jar 11. I.D. Books
Microscope 12. Nail
Thermometer 13. Hammer
Water quality test strips 14.Tape
Pipette 15. Nitrate/Nitrite strips
5 Slides 16. Lab Manual
METHODS:
Located a 16-32 oz clear glass or plastic jar.
Took the lid of the jar off and punctured holes in it. Metal lids are usually best, because you can use a hammer and a larger nail to puncture holes; Where as a plastic lid tends to crack with a hammer and nail.
Found a pond that contained water year round.
Filled the jar 3/4 full with pond water.
Added a 1/2 inch of sediment from the bottom of the pond.
Also, added a small amount of dead grass or leaves to the jar.
Prevented spillage while traveling, by placing a paper towel or plastic wrap between the top of the jar and then gently screwed the lid on over the plastic.
Once in the lab, label the pond water using a stick on label with your name, instructors name, class section, and a
By: Brittany Bolling
April, 28th 2011
Dr. Woolnough
BIO 101 DO6A
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to observe and understand what occurs in a sample of pond water over the course of six weeks. Over the six weeks there were qualitative and quantitative data found and recorded. The qualitative data recorded entailed: Water color and smell as well as suspended solids ranging from clear, opaque, and turbid. The quantitative data that was recorded regarded: Temperature, pH, Alkalinity, Hardness, Chlorine, as well as, Nitrate, and Nitrite. There was also two views of microscope observations. This report will explain and go into detail regarding the results of the observation of the pond water.
INTRODUCTION:
MATERIALS:
Water 9. Slide covers
Soil/Grass 10. Plant mobile with grow lights
Jar 11. I.D. Books
Microscope 12. Nail
Thermometer 13. Hammer
Water quality test strips 14.Tape
Pipette 15. Nitrate/Nitrite strips
5 Slides 16. Lab Manual
METHODS:
Located a 16-32 oz clear glass or plastic jar.
Took the lid of the jar off and punctured holes in it. Metal lids are usually best, because you can use a hammer and a larger nail to puncture holes; Where as a plastic lid tends to crack with a hammer and nail.
Found a pond that contained water year round.
Filled the jar 3/4 full with pond water.
Added a 1/2 inch of sediment from the bottom of the pond.
Also, added a small amount of dead grass or leaves to the jar.
Prevented spillage while traveling, by placing a paper towel or plastic wrap between the top of the jar and then gently screwed the lid on over the plastic.
Once in the lab, label the pond water using a stick on label with your name, instructors name, class section, and a
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