GEO 103 Field project

The Porter Ranch Hiking Trails By: Benjamin Cho Prof. Lawler GEO 103 7/20/11

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The majority of the park is covered with dead pine leaves (also seen here in this slide), which gives the area a very “dry” smell/taste.,[object Object]

Evolved from Diapsids reptiles (like modern birds), the rattlesnakes are located in the Western Hemisphere and are passive unless hunting or intimidated (Frank, NA)

The evolution of the rattlesnake continues on today. The rattlesnakes are evolving more toxic venom, perhaps in response to anthropogenic causes (Hayes, 2010).,[object Object]

In the April 5th issue of Science News, a substance from the sweet gum tree could prove advantageous for manufacturing a drug to combat bird flu(Science Daily, 2006). ,[object Object]

The bark has a compound called salicylic acid which is used to make aspirin. It is also used to make medicines that act as an anti-inflammatory agent. They have properties that can treat articular bleeding, heartburn and stomach ailments(Bose, NA).

Like the Sweet gum tree, the Willow tree prefers moist and cool conditions, which is ironic considering the dry atmosphere of this hiking trail.,[object Object]

Creeks are known to erode through layers of soil and rock, thus exposing layers unseen. Looking closely, the material in the bottom seem to be a mixture of silt and sticky clay. The surfaces of sedimentary rock layers are also exposed (Creek Habitat).,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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