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Weather Worries- New Jersey
Part IIi. The Case of the Uncertain Water Supply
Observe and Analyze- What effect does the salt front have on well water drawn from wells near the Delaware River?
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Investigation Question: If rising sea levels pushed the salt front farther upstream, what effect would it have on the Potomac-Raritan-Magothy aquifer system?
Collect Background Information
Begin your investigation by finding the answers to these questions.
Evaluate Your Findings
Construct a model to demonstrate how salt water intrusion works. (Use materials such as sand, gravel, coffee filters, two liter soda bottles or small containers, food coloring, pumps from hand lotion, etc,)
Check out what the experts think.
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"Weather Worries - Part 3 " View Video |
After watching the video, describe how climate change might be causing the following observed changes.
Bring It Home
Which of the observations listed above apply to where you live? Where does your water come from? Locate your aquifer using the USGS map of the principle aquifers of New Jersey. How might climate change affect your aquifer?
Extend Your Investigation
Use the resources at USGS Science in Your Backyard: New Jersey to monitor drought and flood conditions. Compare two or more sites using the Ground Water—Climate Response Network. Select a stream near you and observe the effect of weather on streamflow using the Real-Time Water Data and WaterWatch—Current Streamflow Conditions .
"Well Water Safety”
NJN News
May 30, 2006
"NJ Drought Watch Declared”
NJN News
May 8, 2006
“Water Supply”
NJN News
April 20, 2006
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