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This section will help you understand and prepare for collecting abiotic data. Sample data is available in Fieldwork activity 1 to help you complete pages 5 & 6 of the student workbook.
Learning Intention
Learning Intention
To learn more about the the abiotic features of habitat and how to measure them, and to assist with planning the scientific investigation.
Inquiry Questions:
Inquiry Questions:
What are the abiotic features of a habitat?
How do we measure abiotic features?
Measuring soil temperatureYouTube (0:21min)
Soil Temperature
Soil Temperature
Measuring soil colourYouTube (0:24min)
Soil Colour
Soil Colour
Measuring soil pHYouTube (1:16min)
Soil pH
Soil pH
Measuring soil textureYouTube (0:50min)
Soil Texture
Soil Texture
Measuring leaf litter depthYouTube (0:41min)
Leaf Litter
Leaf Litter
Measuring temperature and humidityYouTube (1:56min)
Temperature and Humidity
Temperature and Humidity
Measuring light intensityYouTube (1:12min)
Light Intensity
Light Intensity
Measuring slopeYouTube (1:22min)
Slope
Slope
Measuring AspectYouTube (0:57min)
Aspect
Aspect
Measuring ElevationYouTube (0:38min)
Elevation
Elevation
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