Acadia National Park - Floating Classroom: Benthic Model

The video tutorial presents a three-dimensional model of Somes Pond, highlighting its perimeter, inlet and outflow streams, and aerial view. It explains the exaggerated contours representing the lake's depth and discusses the irregular shape of the lake, including a small island. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding scale in models and interpreting graphs, questioning whether they are true to life or exaggerated.

What does the three-dimensional model of Somes Pond primarily depict?

• The width of a river

• The depth of the ocean

• The perimeter and streams of the lake

• The height of nearby mountains

How is the perimeter of the lake represented in the model?

• As an aerial view from a plane or drone

• As a flat surface

• As a series of concentric circles

• As a grid of squares

What is the purpose of using thinner wires in the model?

• To indicate the water flow speed

• To represent the depth of the lake

• To mark the boundaries of the lake

• To show the temperature variations

What unique feature is found in the middle of the lake?

• A deep trench

• A bridge

• A small island

• A waterfall

Why is it important to consider scale when interpreting models and graphs?

• To ensure the model is colorful

• To make the model easier to carry

• To understand if the representation is true to life or exaggerated

• To ensure the model is waterproof