Tree To¬¬¬ps Valley Discussion Questions: 7/1/12 2) What factors would account for the differences in tree species from the higher elevations of Tree Tops Valley, where pine trees dominated, to the lower part of the valley, which seemed to be mostly broad-leafed trees? In the higher elevations pine trees dominated due to the type of soil and the amount of sunlight available for the trees. The lower part of the valley had small spring-fed streams interlacing the growth of broad-leafed trees. Also, it is too cold at higher elevations for broad-leafed trees to survive. The valley and surrounding hillsides included different species such as black walnut hardwoods, red and silver maple, beech, red and white oaks, sycamores, white ash, yellow poplar, black and pin cherries, and some softer wooded aspen, sweet birch, and American basswood (a.k.a.
It has been recorded at a number of sites within the park. The fungus has the potential to impact of the vegetation, especially along the heathy ridge tops where grass trees are dying. It also affects a lot of the native vegetation and causes the death of a lot of other species. The disease spreads naturally but also through infected soil when transportation travel over it. Quarantine and vehicle hygiene to limit the spread can only be achieved my
Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. Some viruses that may cause viral hepatitis or AIDS evade the immune responses causing chronic infections. A fungus (singular) funguses or fungi (plural). Fungi is a general name given to a large group of organisms that include micro-organisms such as yeast or molds as well as most common thought mushrooms. Most fungi are generally unnoticeable because of the small size.
Lab 2 – Water Quality and Contamination Experiment 1: Effects of Groundwater Contamination Table 1: Water Observations (Smell, Color, Etc.) Beaker Observations 1 No scent, color is clear 2 No scent, color is foggy, oil and water don’t mix well creating bubbles. 3 No color, water is clear, smells of vinegar 4 Smells like soap, water turned green 5 80 ml of water, brown in color, dirt sediment on the bottom, smells like dirt 6 80 ml of water, less oil, light brown in color, dirt sediments at the bottom 7 80 ml of water, slight vinegar and dirt scent, brown in color, dirt sediments at the bottom 8 80 ml of water, smells of soap, dark brown and slight green in color, dirt sediments at the bottom POST LAB QUESTIONS 1. Develop hypotheses on the ability of oil, vinegar, and laundry detergent to contaminate groundwater. a.
Also harvested and burned to be used in _______ _ Plants C. Plant Functions a) Plants in the Savanna regions are highly specialized to grow in this region during long periods of drought b) They have long tap roots that can reach the deep water table, thick bark to resist forest fires, trunks that can store water, and leaves that _______ off during the winter to conserve water. c) Some plants have sharp thorns, or a __________ taste to discourage animals from feeding on them. D. Animals of the Savanna 1. Aardwolf (__________________________) a) Long, furry hyena that has long front legs and short front legs b) Carnivore but also an __________________. c) Feeds mostly on Harvester termites, Insect Larvae, and eggs of ground nesting birds d) Has a rancid odor to that of a __________.
It is hard to split. It produces light smoke and no spark. arIt produces 29.7 million btu's per cord. I found that soft maple has a good rating for burning. It has a medium heat yeild and the burn difficulty is easy.
They are now reported to be found in 81 counties in Indiana. Dispered by birds and mammals the seedlings replant themselves into the soil producing alllelopathic chemicals and Inhibit the growth of other plants. Shading by the bush honeysuckles may also limit
For the second plate, +pGLO (LB/amp/ara), there were even fewer colonies observed, unlike any of the other groups as well, and it did glow under UV light. For the third plate, -pGLO (LB/amp), there was no growth at all, much like every other groups. Finally, the fourth plate –pGLO (LB), displayed a lawn of growth, much like other groups plates as well, and did not glow under UV light. 2. The first plate had two colonies both larger spots that were across the plate from each other growing on the sides or ledges of the plate.
The soil here was similar in composition with the hillside except the grasses were more plentiful on the flatland. Both site one and site two had areas that were clumped with Yucca while other areas had little to no Yucca. This brings me to my purpose of this paper, the hypothesis question. The null hypothesis is that there is no difference between the yucca glauca grown in site 1 compared to site 2. The alternative hypothesis is that there is a significant difference between the yucca glauca grown in site 1 compared to site
Issues such as habitat loss, grazing, tourism, threatened native species, feral animals in the Mount Kosciuszko. The reasons for this dramatic decline in Human-induced modification and natural induced. Early generations of grazing and practices such as deforestation have also played a major role in the ecological disaster that is the Mount Kosciuszko. (Map of Mount Kosciuszko) Mount Kosciuszko is incredibly diverse weathering many different ecosystems, forests, , mountain ranges. The Mount Kosciuszko supports a significant portion of Australia’s biodiversity including species of flora and fauna found only within the Mount Kosciuszko; pygmy possum, broad tooth rat and the spotted tail quoll.