
Understanding Ocean Currents

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Physics
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of the lab experiment introduced in the video?
To observe the effect of salinity on ocean currents
To demonstrate the impact of temperature on deep ocean currents
To analyze the effect of wind on ocean currents
To measure the speed of surface ocean currents
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which materials are necessary for the lab experiment on ocean currents?
Beakers with a lip
Four glass containers with flat lids
Plastic cups
Metal containers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the experiment, what happens when hot water is placed on top of cold water?
The hot water sinks and mixes with the cold water
The cold water rises and mixes with the hot water
The hot water evaporates quickly
There is minimal mixing between the hot and cold water
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the experiment relate to the behavior of ocean currents?
Cold ocean water rises to the surface
Ocean currents are unaffected by temperature
Warm ocean water sinks to the bottom
Cold ocean water sinks and warm water rises
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What additional scientific concept can this experiment help illustrate?
The cycle of evaporation and precipitation
The process of photosynthesis
The formation of hurricanes
Convection currents in the asthenosphere
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