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Chapter 6: 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.

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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.

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 2: You and the Environment

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Acid Rain
Follow the link to this site to find information about acid rain. Scroll down the page to the Activity Page for an exercise in discovering what acids we use everyday. Perform the "Try This" activities and answer the questions.

Recycle City
Visit this site of the EPA to learn more about recycling. Click on different parts of the map for specific information. How can businesses reduce waste and reuse materials?

The Basics of Landfills
Access this site to learn about landfills. What are the four elements that are critical for making a landfill secure? In your Science Journal, sketch a diagram of a landfill including these elements. Label the diagram and list other important details.

Groundwater Primer
Learn more about groundwater pollution at this site. In your Science Journal, list the six categories of sources of groundwater pollution, and give an example of each.