Grade 5 - Oceans Review

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the concentration of dissolved salts in water.

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How does salinity affect the density of water?

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Increases density.

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What causes tides in the ocean?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon.

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What is a coastal community?

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A coastal community is a community located near the coast.

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What is flooding?

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Flooding is an overflowing of water onto an area that is usually dry.

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What is a coast?

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A coast is the land along the sea.

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What is the main factor that influences ocean currents?

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Wind is the main factor that influences ocean currents.

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What is the difference between a sea and an ocean?

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A sea is a smaller body of saltwater that is partially enclosed by land, while an ocean is a larger body of saltwater.

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What is an estuary?

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An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

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What is marine life?

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Marine life refers to the plants and animals that live in the ocean.