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=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? Mashamoquet is located in Pomfret, CT off of route 44.

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238

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.

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238

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

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238

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

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238

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

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238

Good job, nice details, good citation. Make sure you use more than one source next time. Graded.