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Chapter 4: Resources

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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.

Natural Resources Defense Council
What prompted Congress to pass the Clean Water Act? Has this legislation been successful? Explain your answer.

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?

Unit 1: The Nature of Science

Washington University Medical School
A network of scientists is online, ready to answer your questions about science. Ask a question about Earth, life, or physical science, or conduct one of the many experiments found at this site.

NOVA Online
Ancient artifacts tell archaeologists a lot about the lives of prehistoric people. Sharpen your archaeological skills by reassembling broken pieces of a clay pot.

Online Interactive Periodic Table
The periodic table arranges elements according to their properties. What element does the symbol Mg represent? Draw the atomic structure of this element.

Science Made Simple
Practice converting English units of measurement to SI units. Record your results in your Science Journal.