University of Houston

• GEOG 1300

• Name: Ramon myUH ID# 2092843 In this assignment, you will investigate peak yearly discharges for Buffalo Bayou using data collected by a USGS stream gauge since 1949 (after construction of the Barker and Addicks reservoirs). Be sure to download the Excel file. You may need to get help from a TA in the GLC. Due Monday, May 2. Rules Acknowledgement: 1. Before beginning the assignment, acknowledge that you know the rules of the assignment as listed above. Type “I understand answers need to be written in my own words in full sentences with the exception of values in tables. I also know screenshots/images need to be my own” (5 pts) I understand answers need to be written in my own words in full sentences with the exception of values in tables. I also know screenshots/images need to be my own. Part 1: Basic analysis of peak yearly discharge data for Buffalo Bayou 2. Using the Excel data on the “Buffalo Bayou Discharge” sheet, create a scatterplot with the dates on the x-axis and the peak discharge on the y-axis. Select the scatterplot option that only has points plotted, no lines. Copy and paste your graph below. (6pts) [Paste graph here] 3. Describe what the graph is showing you (how would you explain this graph to someone