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Pollution and Environmental Studies- Daily Water Use

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In this environmental studies worksheet, students create a data table to discover how much water each person uses on a daily basis and what it is used for. They complete a post activity to make and test solutions for pollution using a cabbage juice test which show acids and alkalis.

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4th - 9th
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Science
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