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Download full textHoyt, John H. – 1971
The study of beaches and their capacity as an interface between land, air, and water is presented. Students investigate shore phenomena to better understand the beach's history and possible future. Also discussed is the interaction between man and the beach, from weather effects to pollution. Laboratory investigations of samples collected from the…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environment, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Procedures
Welch, Mary A., Ed. – Economic Issues for Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources, 1991
The analysis of public goods is presented with a discussion of the rules for fertilizer and pesticide storage units in Indiana. A basic rule summary is presented with descriptions of the types of dikes that might be considered for containment. Estimated costs are projected along with the number of contained liquid fertilizer spills by size in…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Business, Consumer Economics, Economics
Illinois Inst. for Environmental Quality, Chicago. – 1978
Examined are the health effects of law concentrations of the radioactive isotope Radium-226 in drinking water. Contents include discussions of the physical properties of radium, biological and metabolic effects, health effects of exposure to Radium-226, and populations at risk. Appendices provide more technical information including equations,…
Descriptors: Bulletins, Environmental Education, Health, Natural Resources
Ruth, Amy, Ed. – Goldfinch, 1994
This theme issue explores the changes in Iowa's environment. When Native Americans lived in Iowa hundreds of years ago, the land was rich in tall grasslands, fertile soil, wildlife, wetlands, and unpolluted waters. When European-American pioneers settled Iowa in 1833, they changed the environment in order to survive. The first article in this…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Geography
Day, John; Weeden, Kenneth P. – 1979
This unit uses energy choices to raise questions about the energy option of coal available to the nation along with attendant advantages and disadvantages of this option. The unit introduces locations of coal deposits in the U.S. and their types. Emphasis is on relatively unexploited deposits in the western United States. Comparisons are made…
Descriptors: Energy, Environment, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
Verduin, Jacob – 1971
Attention is directed to processes going on in lakes which are not apparent to the observer of their scenic beauty. Explored are the lifetime of lakes, how lakes are formed, elements of a field trip to a lake, and influence of human activities on lakes. Sample post-field trip questions, references, and a glossary of terms are also included. (RE)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environment
