How Tumbleweeds Spread Radiation from Old Nuclear Sites

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. The article describes how radioactive materials can be spread by biological vectors, such as tumbleweeds and rabbits, from decommissioned nuclear sites and nuclear waste storage facilities.
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Direct Link: http://gizmodo.com/how-tumbleweeds-spread-radiation-from-old-nuclear-sites-1508617887

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: tumbleweeds, radioactivity, biological vectors, curies, nuclear sites, EPA, nuclear waste disposal, ecology, safety, informational text, text complexity
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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