Soil Compaction
Have you ever had to dig a hole in really hard dirt? It is a lot of work! In this experiment you can make an instrument to test the soil and find out how compacted it is, before you dig!
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Porosity and Particle Size
Often, when we think of something that is solid we think about rocks. But in reality, rocks have tiny holes of air inside them. This is called porosity. In this experiment you can find out what it means to be "solid as a rock!"
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Soil Color and Moisture
When you step in mud it can be very messy! How can you tell if soil is wet or dry before you step in it? In this experiment, you can see if color can help you figure it out.
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Rocky Secrets: Where Does Oil Hide?
You may have heard the expression, "You can't get blood from a stone." But what about oil? Can you get petroleum oil from a stone? In this geology science fair project, you'll find out what kinds of stones make the best storage rocks for oil. You'll see which ones soak up oil the fastest, and which ones can hold the most oil. Can a hard rock
really act like a soft sponge…maybe SpongeBob SquarePants could change his name to RockBob SquarePants? Try this science fair project and find out!
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Sorting out Sedimentation
Sedimentary rock forms in layers that are deposited one after the other over long periods of time. Oftentimes, sedimentary rock contains fossils and other debris that are deposited within the layers. How do sediments form? How are sediments of different shapes, sizes, and types sorted during the process of sedimentation? Find out in this science fair project!
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