Science NYC water system project

Sources:

http://nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/reservoir/

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/watershed_protection/ashokan.shtml

http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwater/html/drinking/reservoir.shtml

  • A reservoir is an artificial lake where water is stored. Most of them were river built with dams to keep the water in. During droughts, or extended dry periods, the water level in a river may be very low. Under these conditions, more water is released from the reservoir so farmers can water their crops and homes and businesses can function normally.
  • The average reservoir can hold up to 550 million gallons of water
  • Ashokan reservoir at full capacity can hold 122.9 billion gallons
  • The Ashokan reservoir was placed into service in 1915
  • The Ashokan reservoir was made by damming the Esopus Creek

The two mountains by the Ashokan reservoir are Slide Mountain and  another  mountain we could not find the name of.

People said before it was build it could never hold enough water. They were Wrong.  But once it was filled from 1912-1914 they found out they were wrong.  People who lived by the ashokan reservoir were not happy about the idea.

First, the mist evaporates from water than it goes into clouds. Next the clouds rain and snow on mountains, and create streams. Those streams come together and create a river. The river would enter a reservoir. When the water is in the reservoir, it goes into aqueducts and tunnels. After three miles, the aqueducts and tunnels lead to the Kensico reservoir. In the Kensico reservoir water is treated with fluoride and UV lights. Two tunnels come out of the Kensico, there was going to be a third, but mayor De Blasio canceled the construction. The two tunnels then lead to Yonkers, where they combine into one tunnel. Next, the tunnel splits into pipes and into houses.

My Artist Statement

I would like to name this work of art self portrait line. I created this work of art by graph self portraits. Then I used different techniques to color in four of my graph self portraits. When I created my self portrait line I learned that I should take more time on projects and not just go through the hard to make projects, but to take time so it could get perfected. My favorite graph self portrait that I made was the oil pastel one. I liked it because it was fun to mix the different shades together. If I could change something about it, it would be the watercolor because the red for my mouth sped. While making it I was surprised that the colored pencil blender worked so well. Something else I want to share about this artwork is all of my drawings came out differently and I tried to hide it with the different techniques.

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My Knight Monologue

“You can do this Alexander, you can do this”, I think in my head. I can get through this day. I have waited all my life for this, It was my only choice. Now I need to pray again. Here it goes, Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.  Ghegijidjfjkdl, my stomach growls.

I don’t need food, I don’t need food. Food is not my biggest worry. I wish that this day would end because I am on fast. What will happen to me when I’m a knight? Will I go out to war and never see my family again? Will I have to stay in chivalry? What will happen? “STOP WORRYING!” I yell out loud. Someone comes up to me and asks, “Is everything alright?”

“Yes I am fine,” I say back to him. I guess I’ll have to pray again. Dear father, I pray to you that you help me control my fear. I need someone to calm me down, please help me. Amen.

My coat of arms

lars-coat-of-armsMy coat of arms represents my family. It is like a family symbol. Colors have meanings like Gold: generosity and elevation of the mind. Silver or white (argent): peace and sincerity. Red: warrior or martyr; military strength and magnanimity. Blue: truth and loyalty. Green: hope, joy, and loyalty in love. Black: constancy or grief. Purple: royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice. Orange: worthy ambition. Maroon: patient in battle and yet victorious.

 

If you want to see what animals of other things stand for go to: Link This is where I got all my information.