A Very Brief Introduction to Ecology
The term ecology is synonymous with natural biology, or the study of nature. Ecology is divided into two areas of study: autecology and synecology. Autecology is the study of one specific species or organism and its environment while synecology is the study of a population or community. Both of these branches of study apply to […]
Oxbow Lakes
I will write about the evolution of oxbow lakes. Oxbow lakes are formed when a river creates a meander. The river bends, causing this formation. They are named for their curved shape and alludes to the form of a yoke used for oxen. They normally form naturally, but sometimes are artificially created. http://www.clipart.dk.co.uk/DKImages/sci_earth/image_sci_earth052.jpg Lakes are […]
Acid Precipitation
Acid precipitation can be rain, sleet, snow, or any other type of precipitation caused by acids of primary sulfur and nitrogen. Any compound–either organic or inorganic–that can liberate hydrogen-ions upon dissociation (where ions are split into smaller particles). There are thousands of lakes, ponds and high mountain streams in the Adirondacks and Catskill Mountain Ranges […]