Lab 9: Air Quality and Contamination

Learning Objectives: Identify the components of the atmosphere; Relate primary and secondary pollutants to natural and anthropogenic sources; Analyze the effects of

air pollution on ecosystems and organisms; Cite efforts of pollution reduction and control

Air Quality and Contamination Assignment Downloads

Experiment 1: Depletion of Carbon Dioxide

Students explore how plants can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen using an aquatic plant and a pH

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Elodea Experiment Demonstration: View this video for help, if needed, with Experiment 1

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Experiment 2: The Effect of Air Pollution on Seed Germination   Students investigate whether ammonia fumes affect seed germination.
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