What Keeps the Ocean from Draining Through the Sand?

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What is the role of oceans in the water cycle?

• To provide evaporated water
• To regulate the planet's temperature
• To affect weather
• All of the above

What is one potential consequence of changing ocean levels?

• Increased precipitation
• Decreased precipitation
• Changes in ocean currents
• No impact on the environment

Which of the following is NOT a function of oceans?

• Affecting weather patterns
• Providing a habitat for marine life
• Storing freshwater
• Regulating the planet's temperature

Why is it important to explore and understand the world's oceans?

• To discover new species
• To understand the water cycle
• To monitor ocean health
• All of the above

How much of the world's water supply is stored in the oceans?

• 50.5%
• 75.5%
• 90.5%
• 96.5%

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to ocean health?

• Deforestation
• Overfishing
• Pollution
• Climate change

What is the main material that makes up the ocean floor in shallow areas along coastlines?

• Minerals
• Soil
• Rock
• Sand

How does the composition of the ocean floor vary in different locations and depths?

• It is consistent throughout the ocean floor
• It is mainly rock in shallow areas and sand in deeper areas
• It is mainly sand in shallow areas and rock in deeper areas
• It is mainly soil in shallow areas and minerals in deeper areas

What is one potential consequence of climate change on ocean levels?

• No change in ocean levels
• Increased ocean levels
• Decreased ocean levels
• Complete depletion of ocean water