DDtask1

=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? in pomfret CT

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2.) Identify some historical uses of Mashamoquet Brook.

 " The region was once the domain of the Mohegan Chief Uncas. The name Mashamoquet is Indian for "stream of good fishing" and originally was applied to the entire area. Later, Captain John Sabin built a house here to serve as an outpost and the settlement gradually increased in size. In 1723, parish and township privileges were granted and the town became Pomfret, named after Pontefract in Yorkshire, England. " it wasnt always a park. was a factory

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3.) Identify some current day uses of Mashamoquet Brook. people still go there and have cook outs and go swimming

4.) Predict what might be some potential causes of pollution of Mashamoquet Brook. that lake is man made, and people do not take care of it properly so the PH is allways off and people can get sick from swimming in it

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5.) Using the internet, identify 6 facts (not listed above) regarding Mashamoquet Brook.
 * 1) Mashamouquet Brook State Park consists of 1,000 acres
 * 2) The park was formed by combining three parks: Mashamoquet Brook, Wolf Den, and Saptree Run
 * 3) A large portion of the park was public domain even prior to the State Park and Forest Commission's creation in 1914,
 * 4) due to the foresight of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who had purchased the Wolf Den parcel in 1899. The State purchased this section from them in 1924
 * 5) activities include picnicking, fishing, hiking, swimming, and field sports.
 * 6) Two camping areas are available

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Comments: Good updates. Be careful about copying and pasting from websites without using quotations. You may also want to use more sources to get more information. Overall good job! Graded