Sunday, September 25, 2011

Slope experiment

Hypothesis: The higher the slope, the more erosion will form, which will eventually form a river.
Procedure: First we took the tub full of diatematious earth, and filled a graduated cylinder and filled it to 100 ML. Then we slowly poured it into the tub. We had to pour the water into a coffee filter and filter it. Then we set the tub to a 10 degree angel, and repeated the process.
Conclusion: The higher the slope, causes more erosion, which formed a river. Our hypothesis was correct.

Earthquake:
Hypothsis: Earthquakes form rivers.
Proceadure: Took tub and put magnets under the diatematious earth. Then set the stir on high. Then put the tub on the magnetic stiring hot plate for 20 seconds. Notice the vibrations (Eaethquake).
Conclusion: Earthquakes do not make rivers. They make rivers only if there is a water source near by. Our hypothesis was wrong.

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