Topics Related to Earth & Enivronmental

Why do you find water rapids and other unique hydrological and geological features at Raven Rock State Park?

Phenomenon Description:  The fall line is a geologic boundary between the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain. Location: Cumberland, Harnett and surrounding Counties, Raven Rock State ParkGrade Level or Course: Earth and Environmental Science 

Why does North Carolina experience earthquakes?

Phenomenon Description:  North Carolina often experiences minor earthquakes, but the state is not located near a tectonic plate boundary. Location:  North Carolina Grade Level or Course: Earth and Environmental Science 

How can a panel made of glass and silicon turn invisible sunlight into usable electricity?

Phenomenon Description: Solar panel farm in Robeson County, NCLocation: Robeson CountyGrade Level or Course: Earth and Environmental Science 

What’s the difference between a tilled field and a no-till field after a heavy rain or a long drought?

Phenomenon Description: Tilled vs Non-tilled SoilLocation: Rockingham County, Reidsville  Grade Level or Course: Earth and Environmental Science Other Related Questions:How does tilling affect erosion, runoff, and the health of nearby rivers and streams?Why do some farmers say that not tilling the soil actually makes it healthier over time?Why have farmers tilled their fields for centuries and what made some start questioning it?