School Improvement in Maryland

The Copper Basin Problem: Student Section Worksheet 2

What Chemicals Are Found in Copper Basin Soil?

Data Table:

 

 

Observations:

 

 

Analysis:

  1. What does the data reveal about the Copper Basin soil?
  2. What chemicals may have inhibited the growth of plants in Copper Basin soil?
  3. How do the results from the investigation, "Will plants grow in Copper Basin Soil?" support or refute the results of this investigation?
  4. Based on this investigation, what are some possible solutions to the revegetation problems in the Copper Basin?
  5. How does the evidence found in this investigation relate to the original list of issues and problems?

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