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Modeling NatureMapping

Part I - Using the Hidden Picture provided, complete the following chart. Find the animals listed below. Write down the location of each animal using the markers on the picture. Count how many animals of each type are present.

Location:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Month:
Year:
Habitat:

Childs Valley near Childs Mountain
32¼ 30' N
113¼ W
March
1990
Desert

ANIMAL How Many
Coyote - Canis latranus  
Road Runner - Geococcyx californianus  
Gambel's Quail - Laphortyx gambelii  
Lond-nosed Snake - Rhinocheilus lecontei  
Desert Tarantula - Aponopelma chalcodes  
Gila Monster - Heloderma suspectrum  
Elf Owl - Micrathene whitneyi  
Harris' Hawk - Parabuteo unicinctus  
Ringtail Cat - Bassariscus astutus  
Kit Fox - Vulpes velox  
Gila Woodpecker - Melanerpes uropygialis  
Horned Lizard - Phrynosoma solare  
 

Conclusions:

1. What kind of information does this chart provide you?

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2. Does this area have biodiversity? How do you know?

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