River Lab

Experiments

Elevation of River Bed

We were able to measure the elevation of a section of the Ocmulgee River bed by using two poles with a string attaching them. When they are both place in the ground as far apart as they can be with the string straight, we then use the markings on the poles to assess the change in elevation between them. The class did this from one end of the river to the other. The results are plotted on the graph above

Flow rate of the channels

The flow rate of the channel was measured by taking a floating object (empty water bottle) and letting it flow down stream with the current. The time it took to pass a certain marker was recorded with a stop watch. We compared the flow rate data with different sections of the river.

Theorize preference of clams

There were numerous empty clam shells scattered throughout the river bed. We collected samples of them in different areas of the river and found much more clams in the hard soil where the river was not moving as fast.

Here is an image of where we were working during our lab

Favorite Place on Google Earth

This is an image of the Thermopylae Pass, where the Battle of Thermopylae was fought in 480 B.C. Though the ocean shore line has recede over the last 2500 years. Where the street is now is where the ocean shore would have been when Leonidas was alive. The building off the road to the top left of the picture is actually a moment to the legendary Spartans.

Map Asignment

Choropleth Map

This is a cloropleth map with varying colors representing the diversity of ecosystems within Australia.

Dot Density Map

This dot density map shows the population density of Europe as of 2000. Each dot represents about 250,000 people.

Proportional Symbol Map

This proportional Symbol Map show the population of Nepal broken down by each district.

Isopleth Map

This isopleth map shows the the spread of H1N1 deaths as of November, 2009. The date ranges from -5 (whatever that means) to 20 deaths.

Topographic Map

This is a topographic map showing the spread of elevation of Russky Island, in Russia.

Bathymetric Map

This bathymetic map shows the depth range (in meters) for Lake Superior.

Severe Weather Warning Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qkNpwnaDWQ

This video depicts a weather warning report concerning a series of tornadoes in North Georgia.