LG+Task+1

=ChemCom Task 1: Background Information= In this investigation you will use the resources tab to investigate background information regarding Mashamoquet Brook. You may also use additional sources, but please __be sure to cite where your information came from__, even if you used one of the listed resources.

1.) Where is Mashamoquet Brook located? Pomfret, CT Off of route 44 []

2.) Identify some historical uses of Mashamoquet Brook. Mashamoquet was the domain of the Mohegan Chief Uncas. The name Mashamoquet is the Indian work for "stream of good fishing" and orginally was applied to the area.

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3.) Identify some current day uses of Mashamoquet Brook. The park is combined with three parks, Mashamoquet, Wolf Den, and Saptree Run. You can camp, fish, hike and picnik there.

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4.) Predict what might be some potential causes of pollution of Mashamoquet Brook. Potential causes of some pollution are garbage and sewage leaks.

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5.) Using the internet, identify 6 facts (not listed above) regarding Mashamoquet Brook. - Created in 1914 - Mashamoquet is polluted - A famous park feature is Wolf Den - Mashamoquet has about 1000 acres - The park is combined of three parks, Mashamoquet, Wolf Den, and Saptree Run. - A portion of the park was public domain.

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Make sure that you are using more than just one source. Good job! Graded.