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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.