Use mathematical and computational thinking to extrapolate your measurements obtained from the grid area to the entire pool to determine the total algal biomass in this pool. Assume the area covered by algae is equivalent to 30% of the pool's surface area. Extrapolate the total algal biomass present in the pool from your data. Algal biomass collected: 0.202 g Area scraped: 0.962 m2 Pool surface area: 28 m2

Use mathematical and computational thinking to extrapolate your measurements obtained from the grid area to the entire pool to determine the total algal biomass in this pool. Assume the area covered by algae is equivalent to 30% of the pool's surface area. Extrapolate the total algal biomass present in the pool from your data. Algal biomass collected: 0.202 g Area scraped: 0.962 m2 Pool surface area: 28 m2

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305117396

Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter18: The Biosphere And Human Effects

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