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Experiment : Conditions Needed for Seed Germination
3. To see if temperature has any effect on the germination of seeds
Name: Class:
School: Date:

Aim

To see if temperature has any effect on the germination of seeds

Method

This experiment is up to you. Work out a method and check it with your teacher before you write up the method below and set up the experiment.
You are told that there is a refrigerator (4°C), a freezer (-18°C), an oven (60°C) and a light cupboard (you should measure the temperature) available to you.
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Results:

Observations after one week
In the light cupboard (xx°C)
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In the oven (60°C)

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