Ocean Exploration

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What contains most of the life on Earth?

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Oceans

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Can satellite radars detect the presence of submerged seamounts?

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True

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Is a greater amount of life found in the Earth's oceans than on land?

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True

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What has been measured using satellite technology?

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Sea surface salinity

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What is a scientist who studies oceans called?

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Oceanographer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What are the major zones of the ocean?

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The major zones are the intertidal zone, pelagic zone, abyssal zone, and benthic zone.

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What is the significance of ocean currents?

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Ocean currents regulate climate, distribute nutrients, and affect marine life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is ocean acidification?

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Ocean acidification is the decrease in pH of the ocean due to absorption of CO2 from the atmosphere.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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What role do phytoplankton play in the ocean ecosystem?

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Phytoplankton are primary producers that form the base of the marine food web.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the thermohaline circulation?

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Thermohaline circulation is a global ocean circulation driven by differences in water density, influenced by temperature and salinity.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5