In this lab, you will analyze the impact of human growth and industrialization on the sustainability of groundwater.
The goal is to consider whether groundwater sustainability will be impacted if current human growth stays the same.
Assignment: SCI203 Groundwater Sustainability Lab
Title: The Effect of Human Development on Groundwater Sustainability
Instructions: In Part I of this form, record the data from the Unit 1 Lab: Groundwater Sustainability. In Part II, follow the steps of the scientific method listed below to complete this lab report form. When this form is complete, please submit it in the submission area of the classroom.
Part I: Using the time progression of industrialization and human development, fill in the data table. You will use this information to complete your lab report in Part II.
Time Period Impact to Forest Groundwater Levels Saltwater Intrusion Farming Industrial development Population
1800s Large Forests Lots of groundwater No salt water intrusion Small farms No cities Limited Housing
1900s Decreased by 50% Decreased by 50% Ocean moved into groundwater Farms are larger, but there are fewer Exceptional growth of cities and industrial development Substantial increase in housing
2000s Decreased by 90% Decreased by 90% Greater movement of ocean into groundwater Same number of farms, but size decreased by 20% Industrial development decreased by 10-15% Housing development decreased by 10-15%
Part II: Write a lab report using scientific method sections below:
Title: The Effect of Human Development on Groundwater Sustainability
Purpose
In 2-3 sentences, state the purpose of the Groundwater Sustainability Lab.
Introduction
In a detailed paragraph, summarize what is currently known about the impact of human development on groundwater sustainability. Use the background information provided in the Unit 1 Lab: Groundwater Sustainability.
Hypothesis/Predicted Outcome
In one sentence, state what you expect the results of the lab procedure will be.
Methods
In a detailed paragraph, summarize the steps you performed to collect the data in this lab exercise. The goal of the methods section is to include enough information that others can duplicate your process and obtain the same results.
Results/Outcome
In a detailed paragraph, summarize your data.
Discussion/Analysis
In a detailed paragraph, discuss whether you obtained the expected results and what you learned from the lab.
