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Break It Down: Biology & Ecosystems

22 minutes 35 seconds

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Does anyone ever think about the four pounds of garbage they produce every day? Get down to the nitty-gritty and discover the delicate ecosystem of a landfill, including the potentially harmful byproduct methane gas. Viewers follow the stinky trail from curb to dump to uncover the fate of trash and the science behind decomposition. Part of the "Break It Down" series.

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A seven story pump house. Caption: Its ultimate destination is this seven story pump house,
Break It Down
Episode 0
22 minutes 34 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
A man and woman have donned helmets and are about to enter a door. Caption: Richard, this is the bending fatigue test.
Break It Down
Episode 1
22 minutes 35 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
A man and woman have donned helmets and are on a x ladder. Caption: That's the machine that turns it into slabs of steel.
Break It Down
Episode 2
22 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Two trucks unload garbage. Caption: Male, we're standing on about 12 meters of garbage.
Break It Down
Episode 3
22 minutes 35 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12