Understanding Basics of Weather - Humidity Preview CT-STEM

Humidity Investigation 2

Set up your second investigation using the following procedure:

Open plastic box and put in humidity and temperature sensor. Note what units both variables are being measured in.
Close plastic box.
Do not use grow light for this investigation.
Take the initial humidity and temperature.
Add 5 sprays of water and quickly close the container.
After 1 minute, record the humidity and temperature.
Repeat steps #5-6, 5 times.

Note: If your box is still hot from the light in investigation 1, allow it to cool down until the temperature is stable for a few minutes.

Please answer the questions below.

Question 3.1

Set up your data table below, so you will be able to record temperature and humidity data for each set of water sprays.

Question 3.2

What data on your table is staying constant?

Temperature
Humidity
Water Sprays

Question 3.3

Which variable is likely impacting humidity?

Temperature
Humidity
Water Sprays

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