1.5.2 EcologyAbioticfactormeasurment Equipment (1).ppt

Ecology soil science

1. 1.5.2 Ecology Equipment
b. Measuring abiotic environmental factors

2. 2
Light meter
•Used to measure
the light intensity

3. 3
Hygrometer –wet and dry
thermometer
•Difference in temperature depends on the
moisture in the air –because of the evaporation
rate
•Measures Humidity of air

4. 4
Anemometer
•Used to measure Wind Speed
•Used with a compass to give Wind Direction

5. 5
Thermometers –measure temperature
•Air
•Soil
Soil
thermometer
Air Thermometers