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Pollution
Solution
How do oceans become polluted? Read this online essay and perform the online activities to learn more about how we can reduce water pollution.
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Natural Resources Defense Council
What prompted Congress to pass the Clean Water Act? Has this legislation been successful? Explain your answer.
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Nuclear Energy Questions and Answers
This site, sponsored by the University of Missouri - Rolla American Nuclear Society, provides answers to some of the most commonly asked questions concerning nuclear energy. Scroll down
the list to the Safety section. Summarize what safety measures are taken to protect the public that may live near a nuclear power plant.
The Virtual Nuclear Tourist
What does the inside of a nuclear power plant look like? Visit this site to explore a typical nuclear power plant. Click on Inside the Nuclear Power Plant on the table of contents. What
happens in the fuel building?
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Volcano
World
An
erupting volcano is an awesome sight to behold. Study photographs
of explosive eruptions, then draw a world map showing the
location of at least five active volcanoes.
Minerals
Minerals can be classified according their hardness, color, luster, cleavage, or appearance. Make a table listing the characteristics of four different minerals.
The
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education
Clean
water may be our most precious resource. Join students and
scientists in a global effort to monitor the quality of rivers,
oceans, lakes, and streams.
Environmental
Protection Agency
Wetlands
are important habitats for many species. Call the Wetlands
Hotline to learn more about government programs to protect
these areas.
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