
How the Oceans Formed
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Science, Geography, Biology, Physics
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6th - 12th Grade
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The video explains the origins of Earth's water, starting with its absence 4.5 billion years ago when Earth was too hot for liquid water. Water vapor formed inside the Earth and was released by volcanic eruptions. As the planet cooled, rain formed the first oceans. However, only half of Earth's water came from this process; the rest was delivered by comets. NASA's 2005 comet mission revealed the significant water content in comets, supporting the theory that they contributed to Earth's water supply. The water in today's oceans is the same that existed billions of years ago.
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