1997 Category Winners in
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments

First Place: J0599

Hathuc, Chinhnam Grade 8, San Bernardino County
Does the Density of a Cloud Depend on the Type of Condensation Nuclei?
Advisor: Mr. Paul Parry
School: Ramona Junior High School, Chino

Second Place: J0505

Bishop, Nicola S. Grade 8, San Diego County
Where to Find Carlsbad's Best Waves and How Weather and Swell Affect Them
Advisor: Mr. Brent Van Der Linden
School: Valley Junior High School, Carlsbad

Third Place: J0521

Worton, Leslie M. Grade 7, Fresno County
Why River Water Changes from Mountains to Valley
Advisor: Mr. Carl Gong
School: Centerville Elementary School, Sanger

Honorable Mention: J0504

Bhosai, Joy S. Grade 8, Fresno County
How Do Soil Types Affect a Base-Isolated Building's Response in an Earthquake?
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

Honorable Mention: J0504

Heimgartner, Michelle N. Grade 8, Fresno County
How Do Soil Types Affect a Base-Isolated Building's Response in an Earthquake?
Advisor: Mr. Richard Kinney
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis