Bibliograph

Ecology experiments, Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood

Type

Label

Ecology experiments, Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ecology experiments

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

460053851

Responsibility statement

Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood

Series statement

Facts on File. Science experiments

Summary

Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of ecology. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills

Table Of Contents

Size or age distributions in populations -- Species diversity -- Monitoring vegetative cover -- Leaf area affects primary productivity -- Diversity in soil ecosystems -- Food webs -- Biome learning centers -- Surface area affects body temperature -- Predator and prey populations -- What are the stages of ecological succession? -- Observing plant growth in different biomes -- Energy in ecosystems -- The role of decomposers in the nitrogen cycle -- Invasive species' impact on an ecosystem -- Components of an ecosystem -- Community succession in milk -- Day-length adaptations in seeds -- Now effective is mimicry? -- Identifying the benthos community -- Water affects temperatures in biomes

Target audience

juvenile

Classification