General questions/prompts:
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What do you think this graph shows us?
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What does this graph make you wonder?
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Does any part of this graph surprise you?
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How would you describe the relationship between the different variables involved?
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What title would you give this graph?
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Can you think of any further questions or future investigations? How would you go about getting the data you need for answers?
Specific questions/prompts:
Image 1: Graph showing stream discharge over time following rainfall, urban watershed versus forested watershed
What does the spiked water discharge of the stream in an urban watershed mean?
What is the potential danger of the spiked discharge in an urban wateshed?
What does the flatter line for a forested watershed mean?
What do you thik is the reason for the difference between the two lines?
Image 2: Graphic comparing runoff and transmission in urban versus forested watersheds
Why are trees useful to urban areas when it rains heavily?
Why do you think an urban stream should have rocks, like in the image?