MS-ESS2.D-3

Influence of the Oceans

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3.3 Stars

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3.4

STUDENTS (56530)

3.1

LENGTH

5 Minutes

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iPad Support

Description

Why is water colder the deeper you go? In this game, you will learn about convection and conduction with regards to the ocean. You will learn about how the ocean affects temperature and weather. You will observe simulated explanations of thermal energy and the oceans. Make sure you pay close attention. You will be asked questions at the end from the information you learn.

Vocabulary Words

conduction

convection

convection currents

energy

thermal energy

temperature

heat

climate

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Influence of Oceans on Weather and Climate. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

When thermal energy is removed from a substance, it can change from gas to liquid, liquid to solid, or gas to solid.

When thermal energy is added to a substance, it can change from solid to liquid, liquid to gas, or solid to gas.

Wind moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

When warm water evaporates from the ocean, it can condense to form storm clouds or intense tropical storm systems, such as hurricanes and tsunamis.

Water absorbs radiated energy from the sun, causing it to gain thermal energy.

Thermal energy transfers via conduction and radiation between the ocean and the air above it.

Thermal energy transfers via conduction and radiation between land and the air above it.

Thermal energy moves within the atmosphere by convection.

Thermal energy moves within oceans by convection.

Thermal energy from the Sun changes the density of water in the ocean, causing convection currents that flow as global ocean currents.

Thermal energy from the Sun changes the density of air masses, causing convection currents that flow as global and local winds.

The changes of state that occur throughout the water cycle are primarily due to thermal energy from the Sun.

Surface currents in the ocean are driven by wind.

Scientists can map sea surface temperatures using ocean buoys, ships, and satellites.

Ocean water heats and cools more slowly than land, causing temperate climates in regions near the ocean.

Ocean water at the surface absorbs sunlight and is warmer than deeper ocean water.

Ocean currents transfer thermal energy between the ocean surface and the deep ocean.

Ocean currents transfer thermal energy between the equator and polar regions of the globe.

In the water cycle, water is constantly changing between the three phases: liquid water, water vapor, and ice.

Earth's water cycle involves the processes by which water circulates between the oceans, atmosphere, land, and living organisms.

Because of differential heating from the Sun, water at the equator is warmer than water at the poles.

Air masses cool as they rise over landforms such as mountains, causing water vapor to condense and fall as precipitation.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

If you've been to a beach, what did you notice about the weather? Do you think that the ocean affected the climate near the beach? How does convection impact our weather?

After the Game

What is a convection current? Where you surprised about what you learned in this game? Why are you surprised? What is a current? How do currents affect weather?

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