2005 Category Winners in
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments

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First Place: J0623

Kroo, Laurel A. Grade 7, Santa Clara County
Earthquake Mathematics: Fact and Friction
Advisor: Dr. Ilan Kroo
School: Terman Middle School, Palo Alto

Second Place: J0608

Compton, Joshua J. Grade 8, Humboldt County
An Assessment of Barrier Designs in Minimizing the Impact of Tsunami Waves on Shorelines
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata

Third Place: J0614

Fox, Ryan M. Grade 8, Fresno County
Determining the Ability of Various Soils to Prohibit Ground Water Contamination
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

Honorable Mention: J0606

Bittar, Chelsey M. Grade 8, San Diego County
Nitrates from Reservoirs to Your Faucet
Advisor: Ms. Marcy Gross
School: Prospect Avenue School, Santee