Entry No.

Date: 7th December, 2022

Site: Christianburg

Map of first site Christianburg, Linden.

Objectives:

 To measure and compare the height of Scoparia-Dulcis plants.

 To determine species diversity (systematically placing the 1m x 1mquadrat in the

communities under study.)

 To conduct water quality tests (oxygen, pH, dissolved solids and turbidity.)

Activity

1. Took water samples.

2. Observed the environment.

3. Took pictures.

4. Set quadrat.

5. Counted scoparia-dulcis.

6. Measured scoparia-dulcis.

Observation:

The soil was a mixture of sand and clay.

Weather_ sunny and cloudy

Biotic factors:

 Butterflies.

 Ants

 Flies.

 Dogs.

Abiotic factors:

 Creek (katapuli creek).

 Sunlight.

 Soil.

Anthropogenic activities:
  Burning.

 Roads.

 Dumping of garbage.

Fig. 1 picture 1

Picture showing measurement use of quadrat to measure the scopria dulcis in site 1

Fig. 2 picture 2

Picture showing the primary water source of the scoparia dulcis

Interpretive comment

 It was observed that the scoparia dulcis plants were of a far distance because of

anthropogenic actives such as excessive waste disposal, garbage being burnt near the

habitat of the scoparia dulcis plants and roads being implemented.

 The scoparia dulcis plants grew in height when they were close to their primary water

source, and the more sunlight that was available to it.

Follow-up activities:

1. Tested water samples for pH, turbidity, oxygen and dissolved solids.

2. Information was used to write a lab report.

Entry No. 2

Date: 7th December, 2022

Site: Wisroc

Map of second site Wisroc, Linden.

Objectives:

 To measure and compare the height of scoparia dulcis plants.

 To determine species diversity (systematically placing the 1m x 1mquadrat in the

communities under study).

 To conduct water quality tests (oxygen, pH, dissolved solids and turbidity).

Activity

1. Took water samples.

2. Observed the environment.

3. Took pictures.

4. Set quadrat.

5. Counted scoparia dulcis.

6. Measured scoparia dulcis.

Observation:

The weather was sunny.

The soil was sandy.

Biotic factors:

 Butterflies.

 Ants.

 Frogs.

 Diverse plant species.

Abiotic factors:

 One stream

 Sunlight

 Soil

Anthropogenic activities:
  Houses being built.

 Farming.

Fig. 1 picture 1

Picture showing measurement use of quadrat to measure the scopria dulcis in site 2

Fig. 2 picture 2

Picture showing the building of roads at site 2

Interpretive comment
  It was observed that due to farming activities and houses being built, most of the scoparia

dulcis plants were removed.

 The scoparia dulcis plants that were available were small and few; this could be because

of a lack of water supply, too much exposure to sunlight or the anthropogenic activities of

farming and infrastructure.

Follow-up activities:

1. Tested water samples to test for pH, turbidity, oxygen and dissolved solids.

2. Information was used to write a lab report.

Entry No. 3

Date: 7th December, 2022

Site: Spikeland

Map of third site Spikeland, Linden.

Objectives:

 To measure and compare the height of scoparia dulcis plants.

 To determine species diversity (systematically placing the 1m x 1mquadrat in the

communities under study).

 To conduct water quality tests (oxygen, pH, dissolved solids and turbidity.)

Activity

1. Took water samples.

2. Observed the environment.

3. Took pictures.

4. Set quadrat.

5. Counted scoparia dulcis.

6. Measured scoparia dulcis.

Observation:

The weather was partly cloudy.

The soil was sandy.

Biotic factors:

 Butterflies.

 Ants.

 Diverse plant species.

Abiotic factors:

 A drain.

 Sunlight.

 Soil.

Anthropogenic activities:
  Houses were built.

 Farming.

Fig. 1 picture 1

Showing the habitat of the scoparia dulcis.

Fig. 2 picture 2

Showing the primary water source of the scoparia dulcis

Interpretive comment

 It was observed that even though there was farming and houses built near the habitat of

the scoparia dulcis plants, there was no shortage of them.

 The scoparia dulcis plants were plentiful and tall, this could be because of the steadily

available water supply and sunlight.

Follow-up activities:

1. Tested water samples for pH, turbidity, oxygen and dissolved solids.

2. Information was used to write a lab report.

Entry No. 4

Date: 7th December, 2022

Site: Kara Kara, Blue Lake

Map of fourth site Kara Kara, Blue Lake

Objectives:

 To measure and compare the height of scoparia dulcis plants.

 To determine species diversity (systematically placing the 1m x 1mquadrat in the

communities under study).

 To conduct water quality tests (oxygen, pH, dissolved solids and turbidity).

Activity

1. Took water samples.

2. Observed the environment.

3. Took pictures.

4. Set quadrat.

5. Counted scoparia dulcis.

6. Measured scoparia dulcis.

Observation:

The weather was partly cloudy.

The soil type was clay.

Biotic factors:

 Butterflies.

 Ants.

 Frogs.

 Diverse plant species.

Abiotic factors:

 A stream.

 Sunlight.

 Soil.

Anthropogenic activities:
  Houses being built.

 Farming.

Fig. 1 picture 1

Picture showing the primary water source for plants at site 4

Fig. 2 picture 2

Picture showing the topography of site 4

Interpretive comment

 It was observed that there was no scoparia dulcis available in this area.

 The scarcity of scoparia dulcis could be because of the level of acidity of the water

supply, or the excessive dumping of garbage in the area which could clog the soil.

Follow-up activities:

1. Tested water samples for pH, turbidity, oxygen and dissolved solids.

2. Information was used to write a lab report.