21 July 2011
An Introduction to Chemicals in Water Chemicals in water come in a variety of forms, safe and unsafe, organic and inorganic. They also come from a variety of sources, from pollution to . Organic and Inorganic Chemicals in Water While some chemicals in water are harmless at lower concentrations, many chemicals in water are toxic. [...]
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20 July 2011
What Is a Water Tower: An Introduction We see water towers all of the time, yet many of us are unsure what exactly they do. Just what is a water tower, anyway? Put succinctly, a water tower is an elevated water storage system that we use to pressurize and distribute our water. What Is a [...]
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18 July 2011
Natural Disasters Natural disasters are a natural hazards that causes human loss. Just a few natural disasters include hydrological disasters, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. What Is a Natural Disaster? A natural disaster is a natural hazard, but a natural hazard is not necessarily a natural disaster. A natural disaster becomes a natural hazard when it [...]
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17 July 2011
The xylem and phloem are the two kinds of tissues that transport water and other nutrients within . The xylem up through the plant. The phloem transports nutrients, most notably glucose, down throughout the plant. Xylem and Phloem: The Xylem In Classical Greek, “xylem” translates to “wood.” This makes sense, as the most common xylem [...]
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16 July 2011
All About Bubbles A bubble is a globule of one thermodynamic phase inside of another, like a gas in a liquid. We commonly find bubbles in , carbonated sodas, sea foam, and gas pockets in glass. Learning about bubbles can teach us about many concepts, like shape, , mirrored surfaces, colors, and flexibility. About Bubbles: [...]
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15 July 2011
What Are Introduced Species? Introduced species are species that now live outside of their native range. These species are introduced to new areas–usually over previously inaccessible –by human activity, either deliberately or accidentally. The Environmental Protection Agency defines introduced species as “species that have become able to survive and reproduce outside the habitats where they [...]
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14 July 2011
What Is DDT? DDT, the abbreviation for dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, is a well-known chemical pesticide with a controversial history. The Properties of DDT DDT does not naturally occur. Instead, it must be chemically synthesized. Because DDT has caused so much controversy, it has been marketed under several trade names, like Anofex, Chlorophenothane, Dicophane, and Neocidol. When ingested [...]
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13 July 2011
Many are unsure of what is on the ocean floor. The ocean floor, also called the seabed or sea floor, is the bottom of the ocean. The ocean floor comprises seventy-one percent of the Earth’s surface. The Geography of the Ocean To understand what is on the ocean floor, we must first understand the geography [...]
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11 July 2011
The Science and Story of Rainbows Rainbows fascinate us. We find them in nature, and then expound upon and replicate them in our religions, mythologies, literature, art, and music. In this article we will talk about the science of rainbows, our cultural perception of rainbows, and we will learn how to make a rainbow. How [...]
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10 July 2011
Water Clarity When we think of oceans and lakes, we think of sparkling blue waters. However, upon closer investigation, we see that water is clear. The reason why water is clear is that it is made up entirely of oxygen and hydrogen. Because both of these elements are gases, their electrons are unable to absorb [...]
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The Health Benefits of Water
Drink Water To Lose Weight
Water to Prevent Disease
Water, The Cure for Hangovers
