Science Lab Safety and Oceanography

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Four classroom safety equipment used in the science lab

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1) Fire Blanket - Person is on fire 2) Fire Extinguisher - Item is on fire 3) Safety Shower - Spill chemicals on self 4) Eye Wash - Chemicals in eye

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What students should wear during a science lab

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- Safety goggles - Protect eyes - Apron - Protect clothes - Closed-toe shoes - Protect feet - Non-baggy clothing - Prevent catching on things or flames - Hair tied back - Prevent catching on things or flames

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Four branches of Oceanography

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Biological, Chemical, Physical, Geological

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Examples of what each branch of Oceanography studies

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- Biological: Living organisms, ecosystem, human interactions - Chemical: Water, saltwater, pH, nutrient cycles - Physical: Waves, tides, currents, density, buoyancy, pressure, light - Geological: Seafloor topography, sediments, coastlines, how ocean was formed

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Percentage of the planet that is ocean

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71% of surface area / 95% of biosphere

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Number of oceans on Earth

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One

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Difference between an ocean, sea, bay, and strait

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- Ocean: Very large expanse of salt water - Sea: Smaller body of salt water partially enclosed by land - Bay: Broad inlet where the sea curves inward - Strait: Narrow waterway between two larger bodies of water

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Description of latitude lines

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Latitude lines run horizontal and measure N/S of the equator

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Description of longitude lines

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Longitude lines run vertical and measure E/W of the Prime Meridian

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How to identify a location by its latitude and longitude

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- First use latitude to see how far N/S the location is - Then use longitude to see how far E/W the location is