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Usgs: Water Science for Schools Effects of Urbanization WebsiteUsgs: Water Science for Schools Effects of Urbanization Website
Publisher
US Geological Survey
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3rd - 8th
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Physical Education
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Websites
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0L
Language
English, Spanish
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Usgs: Water Science for Schools Effects of Urbanization

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This U.S. Geological Survey website offers a short article then lists topics that are linked to brief articles that describe that particular topic's effect on water quality in urban areas. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.

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Concepts

aquifers, pesticides, pollution, sediment, sewage, water pollution, water quality

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Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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