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Purpose: To collect real time data on Carbon monoxide(CO), temperature, demographics and meteorological factors using a lab computer or library computers. Using Netscape Communicator and designated monitoring sites students will collect, graph and analyze data on CO levels in relationship to the other factors collected.
Materials/equipment: PC or MAC with internet access.
Procedure:
1. Use the attached data table(see below) to record all your information.
2. Collect Carbon monoxide and temperature readings(from Monitoring Sites,see below) along with any meteorological data for your assigned sites on a biweekly basis for the assigned period of time(2,3,4 Months). (NOTE: Do not take any readings on Mondays or the day after any holiday).
3. Graph your data:
a. Carbon monoxide(current)/ temperature(y-axis) vs date.
b. Carbon monoxide(max)/ temperature(y-axis) vs date(x-axis).
c. Carbon monoxide(max)(y-axis)vs time of day(x-axis).
d. Carbon monoxide(min)(y-axis) vs time of day(x-axis).
e. Carbon monoxide(current)(y-axis) vs temperature(x-axis).
f. Carbon monoxide(max)(y-axis) vs temperature(x-axis).
4. Analyze your graph using demographic information(from Monitoring Sites,see below)
(i.e., population density, type community[urban, suburban or rural], traffic patterns, if
any and industrial base) to evaluate specific highs or lows. Use additional readings(see
below) to give possible explanations when describing relationships indicated by your
graphs.
5. Answer in complete sentences, all Lab Questions(see below).