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10. Conclusion I learned that certain organisms can help you determine the health of your stream. For example, if you find a mayfly you would know that your stream is healthy because they are a very pollution-intolerant organism I found the abandoned mine drainage interesting, because it is so deep in the ground but still effects our water and streams. I also think it is interesting that in the mine the water is clear, but once it receives oxygen it turns orange. I would be interested in researching turbidity further. Most of the water we gathered had low turbidity. What would be an example of high turbidity? Where would we find that water? And what is the cause of it?
11. Work Cited “ Muskrat." World Book Encyclopedia. 1991. "Muskrat." Encyclopedia Americana . 2010. Grolier Online. 12 May. 2010 <http://ea.grolier.com/article?id=0279780-00>. “ Muskrat.” Organism Menu. 28 April. 2010 < http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/muskrat.htm >.
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