Questions on Currents and Environment

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DEEP OCEAN

Warm Up: 1. Use questions on your desk (1-

15) 2. THESE WILL BE COLLECTED IN

25 MINUTES3. You may use your notes from

last class to answer the questions

Homework: Study Guide due March 11-12 TEST March 11-12

Thursday March 5, 2015Friday March 6, 2015

E.Q – Explore the depths of the oceans and discover some of the planet’s most spectacular species

Video Overview:Explore the depths of the oceans and discover some of the planet’s most spectacular species. From the humble huddling of schools of bait fish to the bioluminescent defense of vampire squids, the program investigates predator-prey relationships and the harsh realities of life underwater. Footage from around the globe reveals an environment that covers two-thirds of the Earth’s surface yet remains largely unknown. The endangered status of the blue whale, the largest animal to ever exist, shows both the strength and fragility of the natural world and raises questions about the importance of wildlife conservation

Deep Ocean

Basic Currents

Infiltration

Aquifer

Currents distribute nutrients and gases

Upwelling Downwelling

Deep Ocean Currents2. Downwelling

Moves water….

Carries ….

1. Upwelling • Moves water….• Carries ….

Stopping to think #2Infer - Describe two ways that upwelled water might be different from the water around it.

Coastal Environments

Infiltration

Aquifer

Estuaries Wetlands Intertidal Zones

Stopping to Think #31. Why are estuaries important for reproduction, growth, and development of

aquatic species?

2. What kind of adaptations would organisms need in order to survive in the intertidal zones?

Answer Garden

Infiltration

Aquifer

Predict

What would happen to ocean and/or terrestrial ecosystems if all ocean currents suddenly came to a halt? Describe some effects this change would have around the world.