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4.03 Populations Lab Report Instructions: The Virtual Populations Lab simulation is on page 10 of the 4.03 lesson. It is a blue screen that says “Populations Lab” at the top. The first screen is screen 1, and when you click “Next” you will see screen 2. You will gather data to evaluate Sebastian's Snorkel Spot's claim that a new factory is polluting the coral reef. Follow the instructions as you move through the lab and record your data and observations in this lab report. Submit the lab report using the instructions on the bottom of this document. Title: Include the name of the lab and your name Populations Lab- By Hailey Kleinschnitz Objective(s): Must list all 4 purposes on screen 2 of the virtual lab. Hypothesis: Look on the bottom of screen 5 in the virtual lab to find this. The condition of the coral reef will deteriorate if pollution levels rise. Variables: Look on screen 5 of the virtual lab to find both variables. Type them exactly as shown. Independent - what you change, Dependent - what you measure (data) Independent Variable The factory's increased pollution and runoff. Dependent Variable The water's clarity, dissolved oxygen content, amount of live coral, and stoplight parrotfish population all indicate the health of the reef. Procedure: During the research phase, you found that the factory is not using nutrient-removal treatment on the water it releases. Excess nutrients in the water encourage algae growth, which can smother coral. To monitor the water quality and health of the coral reef, you will collect data on five factors: water clarity, dissolved oxygen levels, percentage of live coral coverage, number of juvenile parrot fish observed, and number of mature parrotfish observed. Data: Use the simulation on screen 7 of the virtual lab. Click on each factor and record the data for weeks 0-4 in the table below.
Week Water Clarity (m) Dissolved Oxygen Level (mg/L) Percentage of Live Coral Coverage (%) Number of Juvenile Parrotfish Number of Mature Parrotfish 0 6 14 35 8 12 1 4 12 30 7 12 2 3 10 25 7 11 3 3 9 25 5 11 4 2 9 20 4 9 Data Analysis: Use this google sheet to easily create 2 digital graphs. Select one abiotic factor that was monitored (either water clarity or dissolved oxygen level) and one biotic factor that was monitored (either coral coverage, juvenile parrotfish, or mature parrotfish). When you open the google sheet, you will input your data on the left and it will create the 2 graphs in the white boxes on the right. Don’t forget to add a title to each graph! To submit your graphs, use one of the following options: 1. Click on your completed graph and then click the 3 dots that appear in the upper right corner. Choose “copy graph” and then paste each one into the boxes below. 2. Use your snipping tool or a screenshot to paste your graph images in the boxes below 3. Upload your google sheet as a PDF into the assignment with your lab report. 4. You may also create your own graphs on paper, but don't forget to consider the relationship between your data and the type of graph to best represent that. Graph #1- Abiotic Factor Graph #2- Biotic Factor Conclusion: Be sure to address all 3 of the following bullet points as a paragraph summary in the conclusion of your lab report. Type your summary in the box below:
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