The effect of fresh water and coastal salt water flooding on lawns

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The effect of fresh water and coastal                                    salt water flooding on lawns Suggested Entry   Categories Biochemistry Botany Chemistry Earth Science Environmental Science Overview People often pay a high price to purchase land and build a house along the coast, or along a scenic river or stream. The view is always magnificent; the fresh air and walking along the shore are especially healthy. However, not only is the initial cost of real estate expensive, but so is property upkeep. For coastal homes, the salt air and strong winds act as sand blasters to pit the metal on door knobs, window casings, and house paint. Coastal storms are an ever-present threat, too. Another risk for home owners living along rivers or oceans is flooding. Even a small flood can damage the beautiful and expensive lawns around a home.     Is more damage done to a lawn by fresh water river flooding or coastal salt water flooding? Hypothesis Hypothesize that more damage to lawns is caused by coastal salt water flooding than by the flooding of a fresh water stream or river Materials’ List Two large dishpans Several pieces of 1 2 lumber Small nails Use of a hammer and hand saw Several feet of cheesecloth