Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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A student wanted to compare the transpiration rates of two different plant species at varying levels of humidity. The results are recorded in the table shown. Each plant
group was given the same amount of water and light throughout the investigation. Which procedure should have been performed to prevent error in this investigation?
Comparison of Transpiration Rates Over a 60 Hour Period
Humidity
(%)
Plant Species
Group
|(10 plants each)
Type of Soil
(200 g)
Average
Transpiration Rate
(g/dm2/hr)
Species 1
23.5
35
Sard
Species 2
21.6
Species 1
20.4
46
Sand
Species 2
23.8
Species 1
18.8
58
Clay
Species 2
22.9
Species 1
14.4
70
Clay
Species 2
16.5
The percentage of humidity should have been
kept constant
One type of plant should have been tested
Fewer plants should have been included in
each group
d
Both groups should have been tested in the
same soil type at each humidity level
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Transcribed Image Text:A student wanted to compare the transpiration rates of two different plant species at varying levels of humidity. The results are recorded in the table shown. Each plant group was given the same amount of water and light throughout the investigation. Which procedure should have been performed to prevent error in this investigation? Comparison of Transpiration Rates Over a 60 Hour Period Humidity (%) Plant Species Group |(10 plants each) Type of Soil (200 g) Average Transpiration Rate (g/dm2/hr) Species 1 23.5 35 Sard Species 2 21.6 Species 1 20.4 46 Sand Species 2 23.8 Species 1 18.8 58 Clay Species 2 22.9 Species 1 14.4 70 Clay Species 2 16.5 The percentage of humidity should have been kept constant One type of plant should have been tested Fewer plants should have been included in each group d Both groups should have been tested in the same soil type at each humidity level
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