Your initial post needs to be at least 500 words in length.
I dont know how to handle this Geography question and need guidance.
Module 5:
Step 1: Download the excel file that has Historical Stage data for Big Creek in Hays, KS, and Precipitation for Hays, KS. In addition, there is a tab that also contains historical photographs of Hays, KS.
Question 1: Compare the plots that show the monthly stage and annual stage of Big Creek.
Why do these look so different?
Look at the data that generates these plots, do all years contain the same number of months as data points? What effect could this have on your average Annual Stage for Big Creek?
Question 2: Compare monthly precipitation to Annual precipitation plots for Hays, KS.
Why are these plots so different?
Are there any discrepancies between the data? If so, what are they?
Question 3: Compare Precipitation to Stage of Big Creek. Use both Monthly and Annual Plots
Are there any relationships between the monthly precipitation and the monthly stage of Big Creek in Hays Kansas? If so, what are they?
What relationship exists between annual precipitation in Hays Kansas and the Annual average stage of Big Creek?
Are there any factors that can affect the stage of Big Creek that is not related to the amount of precipitation that fell?
Module 6:
Respond to at least one of your classmates Unit 2 discussion using the following prompt:
Examine the Historical Photographs on the excel document from the initial post prompt.
What relationships exist between land use change and Big Creek Stage since 1994. How does this compare to the statements that your classmate made about the Big Creek data?
Based on what you have observed in the historical photographs of Hays, KS and the data of Big Creek Stage since 1994, hypothesize the general height of stage of Big Creek in 1957. Explain your hypothesis.
Your response should be thorough and thought provoking. Your response should be at least 250 words in length.
Module 7:
Respond to at least one of your classmates Unit 2 discussion using the following prompt:
How well does your classmates analysis match the data? Did they miss anything? Explain.
Your response should be thorough and thought provoking. Your response should be at least 250 words in length.
