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2022Fall-T-GPH111-78980
Explore Verde River
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Explore Verde River
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Due Saturday by 11:59pm
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Available Nov 6 at 12am – Dec 5 at 11:59pm
Introduc!on
An Explore assignment is due before each exam.
These assignments are designed to help you
practice and apply some of our class concepts.
If you need any help, please ask your TA for
assistance. We’re happy to help!
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Instruc!ons
1. Download the worksheet.
2. Use your own words and composition to
complete the worksheet (do not copy and paste
from a source). Answer the worksheet
questions fully with detailed and purposeful
words. Follow academic integrity.
3. Save your completed worksheet on your
computer.
4. Submit your completed worksheet as a Cle
upload in Canvas.
5. You will be graded based on your percentage of
correct answers.
^. Click on this link to access the StoryMap
,
Let’s Explore!
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Story Maps are interactive lessons built from a GIS
platform. You follow along the different sections of
the Story Map to answer the questions.
Oasis in the Desert
Question 1. The Verde River is a perennial stream
. What is a perennial stream? (Remember to
answer all questions using your own words and
composition).
The Verde Watershed
Question 2. Please deCne a ‘Wild and Scenic
river.
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Question 3. What are the 3 major tributaries that
join the Verde River in the Verde Valley?
The Verde River
Question 4. Which section of the Verde River
supports nesting bald eagles?
Question 5. Which section of the Verde River
contributes to agriculture?
Question 6. Which section of the Verde River is
designated as Wild and Scenic?
The Verde Watershed
Restora!on Coali!on
A watershed
is the spatial extent of a river
system (also called a drainage basin). Additionally,
it’s a vehicle to manage the river (including the
water and lands).
Question 7. The 1.2 million acres of the Verde River
watershed encompasses ________________,
_____________________, _________________, and
_____________________ lands along 450 miles of the
river.
Question 8. Within an Ecological, Social, Economic,
or Management arena (just one), what is a main
goal that the VWRC? Identify the arena AND the
goal.
Question 9. Name one invasive species
that
threatens the health and sustainability of the
watershed.
Partners
Question 10. Stakeholders are the people or
agencies interested in a project. Name three
stakeholders (partners) working with the VWRC.
Field Crews
Question 11. What does the abbreviation AZCC
stand for?
Question 12. What does AZCC operate?
Question 13. What is the focus of AZCC?
5 years of VWRC: Changing
the Landscape of
Restora!on
Question 14. What is at least once consideration
about the economics of restoration?
Verde River Headwaters
Question 15. What is recognized as the beginning
(headwaters) of the Verde River?
Upper Verde: Perkinsville
Ranch
Question 16. Why did Perkinsville become a ghost
town?
Middle Verde: Big Spring
Question 17. What is protected at the Tuzigoot
National Monument?
Middle Verde: Dead Horse
Ranch State Park
Question 18. The Verde River in this stretch was
once a natural riparian forest. There are many
deCnitions for riparian
. Provide one deCnition (in
your own words).
Question 19. Two main threats along the Middle
Verde are stream bank erosion
and invasive
species. What is one impact from these threats?
Oak Creek: Mormon’s
Crossing
Question 20. Zoom in on the map. Find the pin for
Mormon’s Crossing. Which road crosses Oak Creek
at this location?
Oak Creek: Page Springs
Cellars
The Rhone River is a major waterway in France.
Certain grapes that are grown in that region (like
Syrah) are said to be Rhone grapes
. Wine grapes
require very speciCc types of climates
(rainfall
and temperature patterns).
Question 21. Given that Page Springs Cellars also
grows Rhone-style wines, would Page Springs
Cellars have a similar climate to the Rhone River in
France? Explain your thoughts.
Lowe Verde: Wild and Scenic
River
Question 22. Name three animals that are found in
the Lower Verde area.
Bring It Together
Question 23. In your opinion, what do you think is
the best balance between the economy and the
need for protecting watersheds? Recall the Verde
River Exchange
as a way to protect both the
Verde River and promote the economy in the Verde
Valley. (There is no wrong answer, but please
provide justiCcation for your answer).
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