Oceans SOL 4.7

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers in a food chain. In the ocean, an example is a shark.

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What is ocean water made of?

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Ocean water is a mixture of gases, water, and dissolved solids.

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What causes ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are caused by wind patterns and differences in water temperature.

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are the movement of ocean water from one area to another.

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Are there parts of the ocean deeper than Mount Everest?

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Yes, there are parts of the ocean that are deeper than Mount Everest is tall.

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What is the role of the moon in ocean water?

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The moon's gravitational pull affects ocean tides, but it is not the main cause of ocean currents.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers, such as plants or algae.

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What is a producer in the ocean?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food through photosynthesis, like seaweed.

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What is the significance of ocean currents?

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Ocean currents help regulate climate, distribute nutrients, and support marine life.