THIS FINE, DRY
POWDER COVERS MANY
SURFACES AND FLOATS
THROUGH THE AIR.
What is Dust?
Dust is made of fine particles of solid matter. On Earth, it generally consists of particles in the atmosphere that come from various sources such as soil lifted by wind, volcanic eruptions, and pollution.
Where does dust come from?
Dead skin cells
Plant pollen
Human and other animal hairs
Textile fibers
Paper fibers
Minerals from outdoor soil
Burnt meteorite particles
Learning Content:
Related Links and Information Sources:
Wikipedia: Dust
Tracing the chemistry of household dust
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