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Hands-on Activity

MOTION IN THE OCEAN

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Summary
In this activity, students will model the process of heat transfer by convection in Earth's oceans.
Overview
Topic: Ocean convection
Real World Science Topics:
  • An exploration of how water density is related to water temperature
  • An exploration of how density differences cause convection in Earth's oceans
Objective
Students will gain an understanding of how temperature differences in ocean water cause convection currents.

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