Question

1. In biogeochemistry research, scientists conducted small-scale incubation studies in the lab, which of the following understandings is not correct?

1. incubation studies are conducted to understand the mechanisms of element/compounds transformations

2. results of the laboratory incubations studies will be definitely the same with what’s happening in the field

3. incubation studies are conducted under controlled conditions

Answer 1

a. The statement is correct

During incubation, data are recoded continuously to understand the onging process. The incubation also allow to see the transformation of elements or compounds in a specife time frame.

b. The statement is incorrect.

In a small scale incubation it is not possible to get the result like exactly the same as nature. Also we cannot definately say the result will be the same. Its only give some idea about the process which is continuously happening in the field.

C. This statement is correct

The incubation must be conduct under controlled condition and otherwise the data will give a wrong interpretation.