The Brain Scoop: Sooty Birds Share Dirt on Air Pollution
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesCan "dirty" birds help scientists assess air pollution? Yes, and scientists have been using a species of birds to answer questions about levels of air pollution in the United States for over 135 years. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 minutes 37 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Birds, Environmental Issues, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: The Field Museum
- Series: The Brain Scoop
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