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PA Envirothon - Soils, PA Envirothon Soils Latest Update Graded A+ O horizon The top horizon, made up of a little soil and mostly humus (leaves, sticks, organic matter, etc.), above the A horizon, called humus A horizon The second soil layer, made up of humus mixed with mineral particles, this is where plant roots penetrate and grow, has a very dark color, called the topsoil E horizon The third soil horizon, mostly made up of sand and silt, characterized by eluviation (AKA leaching,...

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PA Envirothon Aquatics Latest Version Graded A+ Velocity This factor influences the shape of a stream channel and determines the size of the stream particle that is moved. Headwaters This part of the stream is typically straight, fast and clean. It will normally be found in the mountains. Wild Brook Trout, Dace, Sculpins These three types of fish love the fast, cold, oxygen rich headwater streams. Caddisfly larvae, Stoneflies, mayflies These macroinvertebrates are common to hea...

PA Envirothon- Current Issue Latest 2024 Graded A+ Aspirational recycling Placing items in a recyclables collection container that you hope are recyclable but are not ("Wish-cycling) biodegradable Organic materials- such as wood, food scraps, paper and grass clippings- that decompose or decay under normal conditions Closing the recycling loop When consumers purchase products made from recycled content....final link Conservation The wise use of resources Conservationist Some...

Velocity This factor influences the shape of a stream channel and determines the size of the stream particle that is moved. Headwaters This part of the stream is typically straight, fast and clean. It will normally be found in the mountains. Wild Brook Trout, Dace, Sculpins These three types of fish love the fast, cold, oxygen rich headwater streams. Caddisfly larvae, Stoneflies, mayflies These macroinvertebrates are common to headwater streams and are a favorite food for brook trout.

Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Rock Bass Striped Bass Bluegill Brook Trout Rainbow Trou

Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Rock Bass Striped Bass Bluegill Brook Trout Rainbow Trout