Seattle, Washington

PowerPoint by: Lauren Wong, Teresa Wheeland, Bryce Bartolomeo, and

Billy Yogan

A flood destroyed Seattle!

Natural History

• Topography– Elevation is about 183 feet– Not much room to grow with the sea on one side and

mountains on the other.• Climate– Wet climate (rains about 50% of the time)

• Most rain between January-May and October-December– Temperate temperature (summer averages 75 degrees

Fahrenheit)• Biome– Temperate rainforest or alpine

Western Hemlock

• Can be used to naturally purify parts of the chemical and water cycle

• Adaptations: – Not much sunlight is needed for survival– The shape of the leaves are pointed down so that

the plants below may absorb some water as well

Animal: The Beaver

• The beaver is a keystone species, therefore it is used to enhance the natural environment, as well as biodiversity– Dams are environmentally friendly because they

are made out of recycled materials found in the natural world

– Dams cause a block in certain areas, allowing ponds to form, in turn giving life to a whole new ecosystem

Source of Energy I: Hydropower

• Does not involve use of fossil fuels• Useful for a prolonged length of time• Most water is recycled so a water source

never runs dry due to energy production• Minimal destruction of habitats due to smaller

creations of a dam• Reliable

Source of Energy II: Wind Power

• We will place wind turbines within the mountains to produce a majority of our energy

• The energy is green, and it has low operational cost, once the initial expensive is paid.

• Renewable source of energy• Space efficient• Due to placement, they will not be as visible to the

public eye• Reliable• Renewable

Food

• Fisheries are a main source of food• Soil is fit to grow a variety of different crop such

as apples, raspberries, and cherries• Meat and poultry are imported from other areas• The crops (specifically vegetables) unable to grow

in Seattle will be imported from around the globe.

• Food deemed unfit for consumption will be made into a natural fertilizer, and placed back into the chemical cycle

Acquiring Water

• Seattle is surrounded by vast amounts of water

• A majority of drinking is obtained through natural springs

• In addition to this, we have a water filtration plant that can kill harmful bacteria, and remove the salinity from sea water.

Waste Disposal

• City wide recycling program that runs two times a week

• Garbage disposal comes every week to clean up cities– This is less frequent than recycling hopefully to discourage

people from carelessly throwing items away

• Sewage treatment is processed through a network of pipes and pump stations to a main treatment plant– Ends up as use for agricultural purposes, or used to safely

discharged into other bodies of water

Transportation

• Attack from all angles• Tax on emissions to encourage eco friendly

cars.• Increased parking prices to encourage use of

bikes, busses, trains, and walking.• Bike lanes and sidewalks throughout city• Affordable bus and train prices• Bike program

Where People Live and Work

• First and second floor-shops and stores• 3rd-5th floor- Office spaces• 6th and up-apartments and living space– this will promote use of bikes and walking because

people wont have to travel large distances to go to jobs or run errands

Areas for Wildlife

• Parks and conservation areas surrounding and throughout the city.

• Parks specifically near water where animals such as beavers live