SS Ch1L2 pg 26-27 "Oceans"

What is the main idea of the lesson on bodies of water? (Look for the "Big Idea")

• There is only one kind of body of water.

• Bodies of water are not important.

• There are different kinds of bodies of water.

• Bodies of water are all the same size.

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans? (Look at the captions)

• One-fourth

• Half

• Three-fourths

• Entire surface

What is a 'current' in the context of bodies of water?

• A) A type of fish

• B) A part of a body of water flowing in a certain direction.

• C) A stationary part of the ocean

• D) A type of landform

Which continents are separated by the Atlantic Ocean? (Use the map on pg. 27)

• Asia and Africa

• Europe and North America

• Australia and Antarctica

• South America and Asia

What is the smallest ocean on Earth?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which continents are sometimes grouped together and called Eurasia?

• A) Europe and Asia

• B) Africa and Asia

• C) North America and Europe

• D) South America and Africa

What is the main cause of ocean currents?

• Earth's wind patterns

• Moon's gravity

• Sun's heat

• Ocean's salt content

How does ocean water move?

• In the form of tides

• In a straight line

• Only in deep areas

• Only near the shore.

Which of the following describes tides?

• A constant water level

• A sudden drop in water level

• A regular rise and fall of water

• A permanent increase in water level

What causes some land near the ocean to be covered with water?

• High tide

• Low tide

• Ocean currents

• Rainfall