Microclimate Data Collection

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Students collecting microclimate data outdoors

📊 Part 1: Microclimate Factors and Tools

1. Which THREE factors are commonly measured when studying microclimates?

Temperature

Humidity

Population density

Soil moisture

Traffic volume

2. What tool would you use to measure relative humidity?

Thermometer

Hygrometer

Barometer

Soil probe

3. Two students measure the same courtyard but get different temperature readings. Give TWO possible reasons why this might happen:

4. Complete the sentence: To ensure fair comparisons when collecting microclimate data, we must keep our measurement _____________ consistent.

🔬 Part 2: Data Collection Methods

5. You are investigating how shade affects temperature and humidity. Describe your data collection plan by filling in the details below:

Investigation question: _________________________________________________

Locations to measure: ____________________________________________

Tools needed: ____________________________________________________

When to take readings: ____________________________________________

6. Why is it important to take repeated readings at the same location rather than just one measurement?

7. List THREE things you should record in your data table besides the actual measurements:

📈 Part 3: Evaluating Data Collection Methods

8. Choose ONE microclimate measurement method (temperature, humidity, or soil moisture). Complete the statements below with evidence-based explanations:

Method chosen: ___________________________

This method strengthens understanding because:

This method limits understanding because:

9. Look at this sample data from a school courtyard investigation:

Location A (Full sun): 24°C, 45% humidity
Location B (Partial shade): 21°C, 55% humidity
Location C (Full shade): 19°C, 65% humidity

What pattern do you notice in this data? Explain what this tells us about the relationship between shade and microclimate conditions:

10. Suggest ONE improvement you could make to increase the reliability of microclimate data collection:

Microclimate Data Collection

Microclimate Data Collection

📊 Part 1: Microclimate Factors and Tools

🔬 Part 2: Data Collection Methods

📈 Part 3: Evaluating Data Collection Methods

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