P13 - Temperature & Development Of Organisms

Question 1

Describe The Process For Temperature & Seedling Growth Rate
(5 Points)

Answer 1

~ Plant seeds of the same plant variety in several pots of compost.

~ Allow seeds to germinate.

~ Measure initial height of every seedling.

~ Place each pot into an incubator at different temperatures, for the same amount of time.

~ After record the final height of every seedling and calculate the average growth rate of seedlings.

Question 2

How Do You Calculate The Average Growth Rate?

Answer 2

Average Change In Seedling Height For Incubator / Days Of Incubation

Question 3

Describe The Process For Temperature & Brine Shrimp Hatching
(3 Points)

Answer 3

~ Put an equal number of brine shrimp eggs in water baths, at different temps.

~ Observe and record the number of brine shrimps which hatch, at set time intervals.

~ Calculate the hatching rate per hour.

Question 4

How Do You Calculate The Hatching Rate Per Hour?

Answer 4

Number Of Hatched Shrimp Eggs / Hours In Water Bath