Topics Related to Physical Science
Phenomenon Description: The USS North Carolina - SSN 777 (US Navy - Virginia Class Attack Submarine) uses nuclear energy. Location: N/AGrade Level or Course: Physical ScienceQuestion: How do submarines like the USS North Carolina-SSN 777 generate and use nuclear energy?Crosscutting Concepts: Energy and Matter: Flows, Cycles & ConservationProvide other related questions you considered about the phenomenon:
Phenomenon Description: Adults and children alike enjoy the summer thrill of racing down waterslides like the ones at Carolina Harbor Waterpark in Charlotte.Location: Mecklenburg County, Carowinds Grade Level or Course: Physics Question: What are the physics behind waterslides?Crosscutting Concepts: Systems and System Models Science Domain: Physical Science
Phenomenon Description: Waste vapor is released from Harris Nuclear Power Plant's cooling tower.Location: Wake, Harris Nuclear Power Plant Grade Level or Course: Physical Science
Phenomenon Description: The North Carolina mountains are home to several species of fireflies, most notably the synchronous and blue ghost fireflies, which put on stunning light shows in late spring and early summer.Location: Graham Grade Level or Course: ChemistryQuestion: How and why do fireflies create light?Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect: Mechanism & ExplorationScience Domain: Physical Science
Phenomenon Description: Blue Hue of the Blue Ridge Mountains Location: Blue Ridge MountainsGrade Level or Course: 6Question: Why are the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue?Crosscutting Concepts: Energy and Matter: Flows, Cycles, and Conservation Science Domain: Physical Science