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INSECTS(PESTS)AFFECTING THE
This experiment will test the effect ofinsects feeding on plants(pests) on the
plants growth
Submitted By: Claudette Alodia
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HYPOTHESIS: I think that ifthere are more pests feeding
of a plant, then there is lesspossibility for the plant to
PROBLEM:How dos the number of
pests feeding on a plant affect its growth?
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EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
MANIPULATED VARIABLE: Number ofpests feeding on a plant
RESPONDING VARIABLE: Thegrowth of a plant
CONTROLLED VARIABLE: The kind ofpest; factors for a plants
growth(sunlight etc.); kind of plant used
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MATERIALS NEEDED:
2 pots of rose plants Grasshoppers(4pests)
Fertilizer
2 gal of water
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PROCEDURES:
Prepare the materials needed.
Label each plant plant A and plant B.
Put equal amounts of fertilizer for both plants.
Water each plant with the same amount of water. Place each plant under the sun(same location).
After a few days, put the pests on the plants withfewer number on plant A.
After a week, observe the plants condition. Record your observation.