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Moore 7.19 Plant Science

Question
Does the temperature of
water effect the growth of
plants?

Hypothesis
If the water is freezing, then the
plant will grow better, because
cold water is more refreshing for
humans, so why not plants.

Abstract
The purpose of the experiment was to find out
what temperature of water plants,
specifically peas, grow best in. My
hypothesis was, if the water is freezing, then
the plant will grow better, because cold
water is more refreshing for humans, so why
not plants. My procedures were to, buy the
materials, and grow the plants. My results
are that warm and cool were tied at 8 inches
and room temperature and cold were tied at
6 inches. My hypothesis was not supported
because the plants that grew the best was

Materials
1. Five Pots
2. 50 pea seeds
3. Organic soil
4. Pail for water
5. Ruler

Procedure
1. Go out to the patio with notebook and
ruler
2. Measure plants
3. Record data in notebook
4. Grab pail
5. Go inside and fill pail with water
6. Go back to patio and water the plants
7. Repeat every two days

Variables

Independent variable: The temperature of

the water
Dependent variable: The height of the
plants
Control variable: Room temperature water

Experimental Pictures

October 22, 2015

November 19, 2015

Table: Height of
Height graph (inches)
plants
Day Cold Cool Room Warm
1
5
10
15
20

Plant
2.5
4
5
6
6

Plant
2
4
6
6
7.5

Temp. Plant
1
2
3
4
4
5.5
5
7
5
7

25

Graph: Height of
plants

Conclusion
According to my results, using cool water
or warm water would be the best for
watering plants, specifically peas. My
hypothesis was not supported because
the plants that grew the best was the
cool and warm ones.

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