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Gold Panning
Greenhouse in a Beaker
Carbon is naturally found in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide, or CO2, itself is not considered a pollutant. The CO2 being released from burning fossil fuels was part of the atmosphere hundreds of millions of years ago before being captured by plants and sea organisms.
Groundwater Movement
Groundwater on the Move
Hands-On Experiments to Test for Acid-Mine Drainage
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How Can You Test Your Soil?
How Dangerous Are Tsunamis?
Imagine playing beside the ocean, when suddenly, the water drops. Where the water used to be, there are wriggling fish and ribbons of seaweed. What do you do?
How Natural Gas Forms
Humans and Water, Past to Present
Humans use lots of water. We need it for various activities, including agriculture, transport, washing, and recreation. Most important, we need to drink fresh water to stay alive. Today, in many regions around the world, fresh water comes straight to where we need it. But in some places, people must carry gallons of water from the closest stream, river, lake, or well to their homes.
Investigating Different Rock Types
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