BrainPop Oceans

Which of the following bodies is part of the world ocean?

• The Gulf of Mexico
• The Mississippi River
• Lake Michigan
• Niagara Falls

How is the Caspian Sea different from the Mediterranean Sea?

• The Caspian Sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean;  the Mediterranean is part of the Pacific Ocean
• The Caspian Sea isn't connected to any ocean;  the Mediterranean is
• The Caspian Sea contains fresh water;  the Mediterranean contains salt water
• The Caspian Sea cannot support marine life; the Mediterranean supports a lot of marine life

In the movie, Tim says that the waters of the world ocean are "integral" to life on earth. What does "integral" mean?

• Unecessary
• Deadly
• Helpful
• Essential 

What might happen if warm and cool currents did not move through the ocean's waters?

• Ocean temperatures would become either too hot or too cold to support life
• Climates on land might become extremely different
• There would be no ocean tides
• The pace of global warming would accelerate

What powers the process of evaporation, by which salt water is turned into fresh water?

• Ocean currents
• Ocean tides
• Heat from the sun
• Photosynthesis, which is undergone by algae and other marine plants

How does the Pacific Ocean compare to the world's other oceans?

• It's the smallest
• It's the largest
• It's the hottest
• It's the coldest

If you were visiting Asia during monsoon season, what object might you want to bring?

• Sunblock
• Raincoat
• Snowshoes
• Winter coat

One direct effect of the Gulf Stream is that:

• Northwestern Europe tends to be warmer than northeastern North America
• Africa is the hottest continent on Earth
• The climate of Australia is warm enough to support human life
• Antarctica is the coldest continent on the planet

What do you call a scientist who studies the ocean for a living?

• An oceanist
• An oceanologist
• An oceanographer
• An oceanthropist

What can you infer about the Northern and Southern Oceans from the information presented in the movie?

• They're deeper than the other oceans
• They're saltier than the other oceans
• They contain more life than the other oceans
• They're colder than the other oceans