Pollution
Learn more about air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal.…In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal. One of the extra products created by burning fossil fuels... -
Too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is mostly caused by two things: burning fossil fuels and the loss…Too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is mostly caused by two things: burning fossil fuels and the loss of trees. Urban trees help to keep urban areas cooler,... -
The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in…The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in sunny parking lots. If that is the case, it would give... -
In the past, scientists had estimated how much rainfall is intercepted by trees growing in rural areas. The scientists in this study…In the past, scientists had estimated how much rainfall is intercepted by trees growing in rural areas. The scientists in this study wanted to know how much rainfall is intercepted by the trees that... -
Browse a short list of tips for supporting your native pollinators.Browse a short list of tips for supporting your native pollinators. -
Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. There are three different Woodsy Owl LIVE programs: Woodsy... -
Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade…Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade level, (Pre-K to 2nd, Upper Elementary, Middle and High School)... -
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted…A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted animals, beautiful mirror pools, sparkling crystals, domed caverns, and twisting... -
There are many ways to be involved in data collection as a civic scientist. The Forest Service has an online…There are many ways to be involved in data collection as a civic scientist. The Forest Service has an online suite of free tools, called iTree, for assessing the value... -
Test your understanding after reading “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain…Test your understanding after reading “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what each image represents. You may write your explanation or...
