In class we tested water we collected from around the school after it had rained. I collected water from the rocks in front of Tina's room. Below are my results.
Chemical |
Color Observations |
Present/Not Present |
Ammonia Nitrogen |
Yellow |
Present |
pH |
Green |
pH: 8 |
Chlorine |
Light Yellow |
Present |
Chromium |
Could Not Test |
Could Not Test |
Copper |
Colorless |
Not Present |
Cyanide |
Colorless |
Not Present |
Iron |
Colorless |
Not Present |
Phosphorus |
Blue |
Present |
Silica |
Baby Blue |
Present |
Sulfide |
Colorless |
Not Present |
We also went on a hike to Discovery Lake where we tested the water there as well in a creek nearby. The the results of the lake water are below.
Chemical |
Amount |
pH |
7.6 |
pH High Range |
8.2 |
Ammonia |
0.25 ppm |
Nitrite |
0 ppm |
Nitrate |
0 ppm |
Below is the results from the creek water testing
pH |
7.6 |
pH High Range |
7.8 |
Ammonia |
0.25 ppm |
Nitrite |
0 ppm |
Nitrate |
0 ppm |
When we went on our field trip we also photographed different native plants we saw. There were many different varieties in all shapes, colors, and sizes.