ACTIVITY #3
YOUR SCAVENGER HUNT
Answer all of the following prompts. It is very likely that you will need to look up all of this information.
1.
In what type of biome do we live?
2. Name two threatened or endangered species in the four most immediate counties.
3. What type of soil is typical for this area?
4. Name three wildflowers found here.
5. Where is you garbage taken after it leaves your residence?
6. What phase is the moon in this week? How many days until it is full?
7. Name the two closest recycling centers to you (by name or nearest cross-street).
8. Name two resident birds in this area.
9. Name two migratory birds in this area.
10. What is the average total rainfall for Riverside in a year?
11. On what day of the year are the shadows the shortest in this area?
12. Name three native edible plants.
13. Name one introduced plant in this area.
14. What major geological process or event contributed to the dominant landforms (such as the San
Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains) in this area?
15. Name the closest National Park to Riverside and give the distance in miles and kilometers.
16. Name the closest National Forest to Riverside and give the distance in miles and kilometers.
17. Name the closest National Wildlife Refuge to Riverside and give the distance in miles and kilometers.
18. Name the closest State Park to Riverside and give the distance in miles and kilometers.
19. Relative to Norte Vista, where is the closest wastewater or sewer treatment facility?