Geology
Aquatics
Jokes
Wildlife
NEC
100
What is the only type of rock that will have fossils?
Sedimentary
100
Why are salamanders considered "Indicator Species"?
Because they live in water, they are suspect to water quality.
100
What did one wall say to the other wall?
I'll meet you at the corner
100
What do we call animals such as raccoons that are active at night?
Nocturnal
100
What was one of the species of trees that NEC helped plant near the southside trail?
box elder, black willow, paw paw, green ash, red maple, river birch, silky dogwood, beauty berry
200
What are rocks made of?
Minerals
200
What is the process called when water (or wind) washes away soil and sediment?
erosion
200
What did the DNA say to the other DNA?
Do these genes look good on me?
200
This animal has 50 teeth and a narrow brain case:
oppossum
200
What invasive plant did Year 2 help remove from the southside area?
privet
300
What are the three main components/particles of soil?
Sand, silt and clay
300
When looking at stream channel health - do we consider whether the channel is impacted by humans?
YES
300
Why can't Wednesday lift Saturday?
Because it's a weak day.
300
What type of animal leaves these tracks:
Beaver
300
What type of bird boxes did we explore at Anderson Point Park?
bluebird boxes
400
What is present in soil that makes it turn red or orange?
oxygen (oxidizes the iron in the soil)
400
What are 3 of the items we can test for in water chemistry?
pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, phosphate, amount of bacteria, temperature, turbidity
400
Why was the baby ant so confused?
Because all its uncles were aunts.
400
What is this (and be specific):
Bullfrog tadpole
400
What do we call the "sticks" that we placed into the stream bank sides to help control erosion?
Live stakes &/or whips
500
Name 3 examples of decomposers that can be found at Walnut Creek Wetland Park
earthworms, snails, bacteria, mushrooms
500
What may cause a high Nitrate or Phosphate count in a stream?
Fertilizer run-off
500
Why can't you hear a pterodactyl going to the bathroom?
Because the "P" is silent.
500
What bird song sounds like:
“Purty, purty, purty, birdy”
Cardinal
500
What is the name of the watershed that Walnut Creek Wetland Park is part of?
Neuse River Watershed