Environmental Science Fair Projects Using Water, Feathers, Sunlight, Ballons, And More

by Rybolt, Thomas R.; Mebane, Robert C.

• ISBN13: 9780766023642
• ISBN10: 0766023648
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-08-01
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc

Summary

Are there more particles in the air outside a building or inside a building? What is the best way to clean oil off feathers? How does soil erosion affect plant growth and food supply? Can the force in wind be used to generate electricity? The answers can be found by doing the fun and simple experiments in this book. Young scientists will explore the environment-the air, water, soil, pollution, and energy resources. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(4)
Air---Our Amazing Atmosphere	9	(27)
Oxygen From Photosynthesis	12	(7)
Melting Ice	19	(4)
Particles in the Air	23	(5)
Removing Dust From Air	28	(3)
Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming	31	(5)
Water---The Liquid of Life	36	(24)
Cycle of Water	38	(4)
Purifying Water	42	(4)
Exploring Acid Rain	46	(5)
Blooming Algae	51	(4)
Plants and Salty Water	55	(5)
Soil---Pieces of Earth	60	(15)
Layers and Types of Soil	62	(3)
Recipe for Soil	65	(4)
Acidity of Soil	69	(3)
Erosion---Here Today and Gone Tomorrow	72	(3)
Pollution---Problems of Waste	75	(25)
Oil Spills---A Messy Problem	79	(5)
Plants and Air Pollutants	84	(4)
Plants and Acid Rain	88	(5)
Effect of Acid Rain on Materials	93	(3)
Weather and Air Quality	96	(4)
Energy Resources---Renewable and Sustainable	100	(24)
Sun Power	103	(4)
Electricity From Sunlight	107	(6)
Electricity From Wind	113	(6)
Heat From Decaying Grass Clippings	119	(5)
Appendix: Science Supply Companies	124	(1)
Further Reading	125	(1)
Internet Addresses	126	(1)
Index	127