ECO 2010BY: KYLE & JUSTIN

Fox PondWhen we got to Fox pond

there were many different biotic animals. There were animals like crayfish, red spotted newt, frogs, nymphs (green darners, skimmers), fish, and many more. We also saw many Abiotic things like air, sun, dirt, and rocks. We took the pH of the pond and it was 5. The temperature was 80°F.

As we hiked up Rattlesnake Mountain we saw many trees. Some were red oak, sugar maple, hemlock, white pine, red maple, striped maple, witch hazel. When we got to the top it was a beautiful sight, you could see Baker River and many different insects. We found a mud hole so we decided to check the pH and it was 4. The water was very warm, it was 80°F.

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Rattlesnake Mountain

Baker River

When we arrived at Baker River we saw lots of biotic creatures but mostly insects. We also saw minnows in the water but they were too quick and small to catch. The temperature of the water was 78 and the pH was 5. We saw many trees as well. Some of the types of trees we saw were oak, maple, pine, hemlock, and witch hazel.

Walter NewtonWe journeyed to Walter Newton on Tuesday the 13th. As we wondered up to the waterfall we took the pH and the Temp. The pH was 5 for the pond and 5 for the stream. The temperature was 78 for the pond and 64 for the stream. Some biotic features were fish, frogs, daddy long legs, and a chipmunk. Some abiotic features were sun, air, dirt, and rocks.

 

LivermoreAll of us

We sang some songs on our way to Livermore. It was a blast and was very funny. When we got to Livermore we went down onto the railroad tracks and then went down a dirt path. The sight of the gorge was amazing, and look like a lot of fun to go down on a tube. We took the temperature of pool water and moving water, pool water was 76ºF and the moving water was 79ºF. The pH of Livermore was 5 which is pretty low for water. We didn’t see much biotic features, but some things were trees and water bugs. Some abiotic features were rocks, sun, water, and air.

Da MoatsOn the way to the moats there was lots of poison ivy. We also saw lots of biotic animals like a frog we saw in a puddle. When we got to the moats we immediately jumped into the water and when you reach onto the ground u could find muscles. The pH there was 6 and the water temperature was 80. As we walked back we crossed a river and there were so many abiotic things like tires, glass bottles, pipes, rocks, a fishing lure, water, air, and, the sun.

Main St. EcologypH: 5Temp:

86

Cultivated plant in front of northern exposures. This is here to attract customers.

PONDS What is a pond?A pond is a body of water smaller then a lake. What is the difference between a man-

made pond and a naturally made pond?The difference is that a man-made pond

receives biotic organisms and natural ponds start life without any help from humans.

What ponds did we visit?The ponds we visited were Fox Pond, Beaver

Pond, and Walter Newton Pond.

Streams Why are streams so important?Streams are important because not only are they a

habitat for fish and other animals but it is also another water source for the land around it.

What streams did we explore?The streams we explored were Glove Hollow Brook

and Rainbow Falls. Name some organisms.Some organisms are Leeches, a Snake, a Catfish,

Crayfish, Salt Water Clams, Tree Frog, a Toad, Beavers, Plankton, and batter warts.

RIVERS What is a river?A river is a fast flowing stream with a definite course. Why are rivers important?Rivers are important because they can help transport material or

supplies to humans. They are also another water source and a habitat for fish and other animals.

Can you think of why they are important in the development of civilization?

They are important in the development of civilization because they can produce hydro-power.

What rivers did we visit?We visited the Pemi and the Baker. Name some organisms:Some organisms were, fish, minnows, water, snake, tadpoles,

leeches, and crawfish.

Wet lands What is a wet land?A wetland is a lowland area with a lot of moisture. Why are they important?They are important because they make a good

habitat for many animals and organisms. How might pollution affect them?Pollution affects them because the water is still and

it could kill or harm the organisms. Name some organisms.Some organisms are mussels, crawfish, turtles,

fish, leeches, frogs, bladder warts, and plankton.

Sources http://

dictionary.reference.com/browse/wetland