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Unit 2 Preliminary Pollution Report
Running Head: PRELIMINARY POLLUTION REPORT

Unit 2 Preliminary Pollution Report

Kaplan University

Introduction:
Purpose of the experiment:
The purpose of the experiment being done is to measure particulate air pollution in Steger, Illinois. I am doing this experiment in order to find out how good or bad the air quality in my area is.
Specific and testable hypothesis:
I expect to measure a lot of pollution in my area because there is a lot of traffic that comes through in this area especially heavy machinery due to building going on close by. I expect the color of my filter to be gray or dark gray and I expect it to contain little particles of dirt.
Methods:
Describe your experimental setup and provide a list and brief description

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