Number of nitrifying bacteria in concrete channel

  If high temperature relates to the amount of nitrifying bacteria, bacterial communities in channelized streams will have a higher number of nitrifying bacteria than bacterial communities in soft-bottom ponds. My hypothesis: If high temperature relates to the amount of nitrifying bacteria, bacterial communities in channelized concrete streams will have a higher number of nitrifying bacteria than bacterial communities in soft-bottom ponds. Need two sources that support the results which is how the number of nitrifying bacteria in concrete channel was significantly higher than the soft-bottom pond. How the concrete channel would absorb more heat from the sunlight and temperature role in this whole thing. Introduction - Your introduction should include the hypothesis, which must state both the independent and dependent variables and clearly state your prediction. The introduction should also include a one paragraph justification for why you made that prediction that cites at least one credible source. Discussion: Discuss how temperature plays an important role in microbial nitrification. Therefore, I predicted that the environment of the Maywood channelized concrete stream site will have higher temperature based on the characteristics of the location. Cite at least one credible source to support your idea which is that the number of nitrifying bacteria in concrete channel was significantly higher than the soft-bottom pond. Why do your findings matter (big picture)?