1996 Category Winners in
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments

First Place: S0507

Nercessian, Patrick Grade 11, San Bernardino County
The Effects of Acid Rain on the Diffusability of Lead In Soil
Advisor: Mr. Gregory Peck
School: Upland High School, Upland

Second Place: S0504

Huffman, Jennifer L. Grade 10, Los Angeles County
Does Hydrophobic Soil Affect Infiltration?
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

Third Place: S0503

Cole, Terrence D. Grade 9, San Luis Obispo County
Development of an Experimental Design to Test Caloric Transmission to Water from Various Grades of Oil: Burning "Oil Sli
Advisor: Dr. Michael Landino
School: Morro Bay High School, Morro Bay

Honorable Mention: S0501

Buczek, Will S. Grade 11, Santa Barbara County
Ground Movement Amplification in the Santa Ynez Mountains
Advisor: Mr. Robert Pizzi
School: Bishop Garcia Diego High School, Santa Barbara