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A Dirty Job

Day 1 - Dry day

  1. Fill the container with water from a nearby stream

  2. Place it somewhere where it will not be disturbed.

    * Wait for five minutes.

  3. Measure the amount of silt on the bottom of the container with your ruler in centimeters.

  4. Record your findings

    Date_______________Time_____________ Amount of silt before rain___________________

    Day 2 - A day after it has been raining - Same area in the stream

    1. Repeat Steps 1-4 from Day 1

    2. Record your findings

      Date ______________ Time_______________ Amount of silt after rain ___________________

    Conclusion

    How did rain affect the amount of silt in the stream? What was the difference in amounts?

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    What other things can cause different amounts of silt in streams?

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    silty stream

    What happens if there is too much silt in a stream?

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