Bill Nye on Ocean Currents

Heat from the sun _____ the water in the ocean leaving only salt behind.

• condenses

• evaporates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Ocean currents are caused by ___________ and the amount of salt in the water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An ocean ________ is a river of water running through the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Very salty water is ___________ than water that is not as salty.

• heavier

• lighter

Thermohaline currents are _________ ocean currents.

• warm salty

• cold fresh water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Data marker ________ drift with ocean currents.

• buoys

• poles

• boats

• birds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Fish depend on ____________ water, also known as currents, for food.

Ocean water is _____ water.

Fish depend on ___________ water, also known as currents, for food.

Rivers and lakes are not salty because the ____________________ in the water flow to the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4