Reflection Questions- Article 1 -Using the simulation, describe what happens to groundwater when pumping is lower or equal to the rate of infiltration.
-Using the simulation, describe what happens to the stream and water table as the number of pumps running is increased.
-How can water needs be met if the rate of infiltration is lower than the rate of pumping?
-In the simulation, what happened to the stream as the water table dropped? What will happen to the groundwater if a pollutant is added to the stream?
-Predict long-term changes to the surface landscape of the area if too much water is drawn from the ground and the water table drops further.
Reflection Questions- Article 2
-How long did the initial contamination of the Hudson River last?
-Why did contamination continue and spread after the initial contamination was stopped?
-How did the mass contamination affect wildlife in the area?
-Why do you think they limit navigational dredging in the Hudson?
-After a massive clean-up, why will contamination continue for decades after?