From waves to waterfalls, water is usually on the move. And that means it has energy. When this energy is captured and turned into electricity, it is called water power or hydropower.
It is driven by the constant flow of water on Earth’s
From waves to waterfalls, water is usually on the move. And that means it has energy. When this energy is captured and turned into electricity, it is called water power or hydropower.
It is driven by the constant flow of water on Earth’s
Explore the layers of our planet: the crust, mantle, and core. And find out how plate tectonics affect our planet!
one of the driving forces that causes the mantle to flow
Some volcanoes explode with the force of an atomic bomb. Others spill rivers of gently flowing lava.
The May 8 flow raced straight for the center of St.
How do Earth’s resources, such as metal ores, oil, and gas, form? Observe ore specimens, a groundwater video, and the water cycle diagram to find out.
oil and gas to metal ores and freshwater — is the flow
This isn’t the first time Earth’s climate has changed, but it’s the first time human activity has caused it.
Sea levels on the rise: Melting is increasing the flow
Local utility companies will often provide an inspection or guidelines to do it yourself.
dishes and clothes in cold water Installing low-flow
Sea animals keep internal water levels balanced by flushing out excess salt.
salt content of the ocean causes water to constantly flow
Find all the videos, games, stories and hands-on activities on OLogy, the Museum’s website for kids.
Creature Feature Rubber Blubber Gloves Slowing the Flow
California sea lions are playful, intelligent, and fast—in and out of water. Their large flippers enable them to leap out of the water, walk on land, and swim gracefully through the sea.
Slowing the Flow How do mammals respond to cold water
