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Join Jessi and Reagan as they explore the rich ecosystems of rivers, ponds, and wetlands in 2010. Discover the importance of these bodies of water, the diverse life forms inhabiting them, and their role in supporting civilizations. From the Baker River's acidic pH to the various species found in Fox Park Pond, this journey reveals the interconnectedness of nature. Learn about the differences between natural and manmade ponds and the impact of pollution on delicate wetlands. Dive into their adventure and unlock the secrets of our aquatic environments!
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. The Baker River pH= 4.5 The girls Connor Temp. 78 F
Questions • What is a river? ANSWER: A river is a long body of water always longer in length. • Why are the important? ANSWER: Rivers are important because they are homes to the fish and used by human beings. • How are they important in the development of civilizations? ANSWER: Rivers are important in the development of civilizations because we use it for many reasons including transportation. • What rivers did we visit? ANSWER: We visited Glove hollow stream, the Baker and the Pemigewassetriver.
Rattlesnake Mountain Before and after Ph= 6 Temp. =64 A forest fire occurred at the top of the mountain that we believe was manmade. The top of the mountain had metamorphic rocks.
Fox Park Pond Biotic Factors Abiotic Factors • Fish • Crawfish • Plankton • Dragon fly (larva) • Frogs/tadpoles • Other bugs • Rocks • Sand • Sun • H20 (water) pH: 5 Temp: 80F
Walter Newton Pond Questions • What is a pond? ANSWER: A pond is a large body of fresh water. • What is the difference between a natural and manmade pond? ANSWER: The difference between a natural and manmade pond is a natural pond is a pond made by natural causes and a manmade pond is human produced. • What ponds did we visit? ANSWER: We visited the Walter Newton, Beaver, and Fox Park pond.
The Moats pH:6 Temp:79
Wetlands • What is a wetland? ANSWER: A wetland is a soggy area mostly covered with water. • Why are they important? ANSWER: Wetlands are homes to many different animals. • How might pollution affect them? ANSWER: Pollution may affect wetlands because the animals in the water could die.
Streams • What is a stream? ANSWER: A stream is a flowing body of water with a current. • Why are they important? ANSWER: Streams are important because theyare the drainage of many other bodies of water. • Where did we go? ANSWER: We visited the Glove Hollow Brook.
“My prince!!!!” – Reagan Murphy And Reagan kisses the frog
pH of puddle= 5 Main Street Ecology And Monty Python Temp. of puddle= 86º