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Pop goes the Planet  People on the Move  Where are our people going? or Where our the people coming from? We will explore the reasons for our most populated cities. We will look at why people decide to move from state to state or from urban to suburban areas. How has this shift impacted our population density, quality of life and our resources?  North Carolina Water Decline How does the amount of precipitation we acquire affect our water resources? What are the current rainfall amounts of North Carolina, Wake, Pitt, and other counties? What does the rainfall statistics say about North Carolina’s water supply? We will study the precipitation amounts for North Carolina and several counties and develop water conservation solutions.  Drought  Why is Wake County in drought? What restrictions have been implemented to conserve water? We study the cause and effects of the water shortages on businesses, employers, and residents of the Wake County area.  Water Shortage Resolution  What are possible solutions to the water shortage in North Carolina? What can citizens do to minimize water consumptions? We will examine water conservation tips that affect businesses, employers, and resident in Wake County.