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Blooming Algae!
Katrina
Grade 4 Age 9
Mississippi, U.S.
(Home School)
Purpose: To determine the effect of fertilizer (such as farm run-off) on the growth of algae.
Procedure: 4 jars of pond water. 1 jar is control; other jars have measured amounts of fertilizer (10 ml, 25 ml. and 10 ml. with cover). Place jars in sunshine.
Conclusion: Fertilizer causes algae bloom. This can harm the pond and pond life.
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