Water
Learn more about watersheds, freshwater, the water cycle, water pollution, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet Dr. Ge Sun who studies land use in the Southern... -
In this article, learn about soils and the amount of salmon-derived nutrients (SDN) in Southeast Alaska! Salmon-derived nutrients are nutrients…In this article, learn about soils and the amount of salmon-derived nutrients (SDN) in Southeast Alaska! Salmon-derived nutrients are nutrients in the soils that are from decomposing salmon. The scientists... -
Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and…Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and faster. This has created problems for the Rio Grande silvery... -
The scientists in this study were interested in comparing the water use efficiency of trees. They wondered if the water…The scientists in this study were interested in comparing the water use efficiency of trees. They wondered if the water use efficiency of trees growing away from intermittent and ephemeral... -
Mangrove forests include trees and shrubs found in the tropics that have large root structures and create barriers that help…Mangrove forests include trees and shrubs found in the tropics that have large root structures and create barriers that help protect coastlines. The mangrove forests provide protection for the villages,... -
From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and…From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and northeast of Australia. A fast-growing tree, albizia now grows all... -
If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult…If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult to survive. Big changes in a stream’s daytime temperature as... -
In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be…In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be quite old and contain nutrients, such as carbon, that could... -
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and reducing soil erosion. -
Most rivers in the United States are now regulated. A regulated river is one whose flow is controlled by dams.…Most rivers in the United States are now regulated. A regulated river is one whose flow is controlled by dams. The regulation of rivers, however, alters the relationship between rivers...
