Break It Down: Biology & Ecosystems

Two trucks unload garbage. Caption: Male, we're standing on about 12 meters of garbage.

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.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
ecology, geography

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  • Break It Down: Biology & Ecosystems

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory, English Audio Descriptions - Visual
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Cerebellum Corporation
    Length:
    22 minutes