Category Archives: water

How does water pollution occur?

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Water covers 71% of the earth’s surface and makes up 65 % of our bodies. Everyone wants clean water– to drink, for recreation, and just to enjoy looking at. If water becomes polluted, its loses its value to us economically … Continue reading →

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Largest Lake in the World

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

There are a few different ways to define the world’s largest lake. Are we interested in the lake with the largest surface area? Or, the lake with the greatest water volume? And, should we consider the salt water seas in … Continue reading →

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How Planktons affect Climate Change

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Some of the smallest living organisms feed the largest animals. Plankton are the food supply of many marine creatures including the largest fish, the whale shark and the largest mammal, the blue whale. Plankton are organisms that float drift around … Continue reading →

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Bangalore First City in World to have Lead Map

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Bangalore will soon be the first city in the world to have a lead map. The map will indicate the presence of lead in samples of water, soil, plants, milk, paints, ceramic and plastic articles, from different parts of the … Continue reading →

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