Understanding the Landscape Case Study Module 3: The Connecticut River Study Que

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Understanding the Landscape Case Study Module 3: The Connecticut River Study Questions The Connecticut River illustrates the concept of landscape connectivity at multiple scales. There is the connectivity between the river and its associated uplands, the connec- tivity within the river network (mainstem and tributaries), and the connectivity between freshwater and saltwater (Connecticut River flows into Long Island Sound). First, think of a large river in a part of the country that is familiar to you. Consider a large river in a part of the country that is familiar to you. For the following questions, compare your familiar river and the Connecticut River 1. Water quality in rivers is affected by specific land uses in the uplands.

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The main connectivities that affect the water quality are from the industrial areas. The organisms that affect the water quality are from the toxic waste released from the industries and are capable of causing many water borne diseases.

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