New Science eTextbook 4B (UPC)

2 2 How do we do a fair test? 1. After discussion, the pupils decided to use the method below to test if light intensity affects plant growth. Experiment design translucent box

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There are small holes at the bottom of the box to let air in.

Plant A

Plant B

2. Based on the method chosen by the pupils, answer the three questions below. Put a 3 in the correct . (There can be more than one answer.)

Three questions to be considered for fair testing

How does light intensity affect plant growth?

(1) What factor should be tested?

How does the amount of water affect plant growth?

the sizes of the leaves

(2) What variable should be measured?

the heights of the stems

supply of air

stage of growth of the seedlings

(3) What other factors

should be controlled?

water in the soil

time for sunlight exposure

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