1. Did the carbon dioxide concentration in the classroom change as you monitored it during the Preliminary Activity? Why did it change (or not change)?
Yes the carbon dioxide concentration in the classroom did change as we monitored it during the preliminary activity. It had dropped and become stagnant then dropped even lower before rising back to stagnant levels. This may be because there may have been a slight ventilation in the room at around 125 seconds.
2. What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis? What is its role in cellular respiration?
The role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis is that it is used by plants to create glucose and water which is what is used as food for the plant and in turn creates oxygen. After the oxygen is formed carbon dioxide is created from this oxygen and the result is water after attaching itself to hydrogen molecules to create released oxygen which allows humans and other living creatures that need oxygen, to live. This is also …show more content…
Why does the carbon dioxide concentration in an occupied classroom change during a class period? The carbon dioxide concentration in an occupied classroom changes during a class period because there are human beings constantly breathing in carbon dioxide along with oxygen as well as releasing carbon dioxide and a small portion of oxygen. When there are multiple people releasing these gases in a confined room it may affect the amount of carbon dioxide in the room it elf since we are inhaling and exhaling carbon dioxide and oxygen collectively.
4. What are some possible consequences of elevated carbon dioxide concentration in a room?
Some possible consequences of high carbon dioxide levels in a room are that it may be the cause for decreased energy levels and produce headaches as well as drowsiness if they are above the recommended level.
5. List at least one researchable question for this experiment
Would having more plants placed in a classroom significantly decrease CO2
Yes the carbon dioxide concentration in the classroom did change as we monitored it during the preliminary activity. It had dropped and become stagnant then dropped even lower before rising back to stagnant levels. This may be because there may have been a slight ventilation in the room at around 125 seconds.
2. What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis? What is its role in cellular respiration?
The role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis is that it is used by plants to create glucose and water which is what is used as food for the plant and in turn creates oxygen. After the oxygen is formed carbon dioxide is created from this oxygen and the result is water after attaching itself to hydrogen molecules to create released oxygen which allows humans and other living creatures that need oxygen, to live. This is also …show more content…
Why does the carbon dioxide concentration in an occupied classroom change during a class period? The carbon dioxide concentration in an occupied classroom changes during a class period because there are human beings constantly breathing in carbon dioxide along with oxygen as well as releasing carbon dioxide and a small portion of oxygen. When there are multiple people releasing these gases in a confined room it may affect the amount of carbon dioxide in the room it elf since we are inhaling and exhaling carbon dioxide and oxygen collectively.
4. What are some possible consequences of elevated carbon dioxide concentration in a room?
Some possible consequences of high carbon dioxide levels in a room are that it may be the cause for decreased energy levels and produce headaches as well as drowsiness if they are above the recommended level.
5. List at least one researchable question for this experiment
Would having more plants placed in a classroom significantly decrease CO2