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Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems

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Alicia Rose Rossi

Career Profiles

Forensic Identification Assistant

Alicia Rose Rossi is a Forensic Identification Assistant for the York Regional Police.
Carl Dixon

Carl Dixon

Career Profiles

Naval Communicator

Carl Dixon is a Naval Communicator for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Jasraj Chahal | Ingénieure en contrôle des systèmes

Jasraj Chahal

Career Profiles

Control System Engineer

Jasraj Chahal is a mechanical engineer working in the aerospace industry.
Danika Strecko | Gestionnaire de l’éducation océanique

Danika Strecko (Video)

Manager of Ocean Literacy

Danika Strecko is the Manager of Ocean Literacy for Ocean Wise.
Danika Strecko | Gestionnaire de l’éducation océanique

Danika Strecko

Manager of Ocean Literacy

Danika Strecko is the Manager of Ocean Literacy for Ocean Wise.
Trevor Roote | Préposé à l'entretien des machines

Trevor Roote

Career Profiles

Mechanical Maintainer

Trevor Roote is a Mechanical Maintainer for Bruce Power.
Rockfall on road

The Processes that Shape Landforms

STEM Explained

Canada has some amazing landforms. Learn how weathering, erosion and deposition shape landforms.

Hurricane Katrina as seen from space

Where Do Hurricanes Come From?

STEM Explained

Hurricanes are a kind of tropical cyclone. But where do they come from? And why do they cause so much damage? This article will answer all your storm-related questions!

Why is rain not salty?

Why is rain not salty?

Hands-on Activities

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

A melting world-shaped glacier

What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?

STEM Explained

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?

What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?

Hands-on Activities

Water is a precious natural resource. What happens if it gets polluted? Learn how water can be cleaned with this hands-on activity?

What are the effects of acid rain on rocks?

What are the effects of acid rain on rocks?

Hands-on Activities

Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.

What causes ocean currents?

What causes ocean currents?

Hands-on Activities

Create a model of ocean currents and learn how currents are formed.

Aerial of Gas well Marcellus Shale Formation in northern West Virginia

What is Fracking?

STEM Explained

The fracking process gets natural gases out of rocks. This process can have effects on freshwater, water quality and even earthquakes!

Plastic drinking straws

We Use a Lot of Plastic

STEM Explained

What are microplastics? How are plastics polluting aquatic ecosystems?