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Dirt that Feeds the World

2004
Our site explores phosphate mining. Phosphate mining is done to make fertilizers. Florida makes 25% of world's and 75% of USA phosphate. We will tell you all about mining, how phosphate ore is made into fertilizers, reclamation of mined land, history of phosphate mining as well as the future of phosphate mining.

Team

Robert


Bianca


Alex


Hunter


James


Age Range

12 & under

Coaches

Mijana Lockard


Karen Mikkola


Category

Science & Technology > Earth Science > Mining

Audience

Ages 9 and up

Language

English

Site Features

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