Investigating Urbanization's Impact on Plankton
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Urbanization can have a huge impact on the environment, and this project will help us understand how it affects the number of plankton living in inshore waters. We'll use a microscope to count the plankton and compare the numbers from different sites.
Hypothesis
The hypothesis is that urbanization will have a negative effect on the number of plankton living in inshore waters.
Method & Materials
You will collect plankton samples from different sites, count the plankton using a microscope, and record the numbers.
You will need a microscope, slides, coverslips, a Beral pipet, a plankton collector, and plankton samples.
Results
The results of this project show that urbanization does have an effect on the number of plankton living in inshore waters. The most striking observation was that the number of plankton was significantly lower in areas with higher levels of urbanization.
Why do this project?
This science project is interesting and unique because it allows us to explore the effects of urbanization on a microscopic level.
Also Consider
Experiment variations to consider include comparing the number of plankton in different types of water (freshwater vs. saltwater) or comparing the number of plankton in different seasons.
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