Ocean Currents and Water Cycle Concepts

Susan Evans from susanevins.org presents a water unit study using 'Earth and Space' by Bright Ideas Press. The video covers the water cycle, ocean currents, and states of matter through engaging activities. The water cycle is demonstrated with a park slide and a chair, while ocean currents are explored using a clock activity. The states of matter are illustrated with ice cubes, and a glacier experiment shows how dirt affects movement. The video concludes with encouragement to explore water further through library resources.

What is the first step in the water cycle?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

What happens when water vapor cools and forms clouds?

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which weather phenomenon involves large, dark clouds and can include tornadoes?

• Blizzard

• Drought

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

In which direction do ocean currents move in the northern hemisphere?

• Counter-clockwise

• Clockwise

• North to South

• East to West

What is the direction of ocean currents in the southern hemisphere?

• South to North

• West to East

• Counter-clockwise

• Clockwise

What state of matter is ice?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

What happens to water when it is heated and turns into steam?

• It becomes plasma

• It becomes a gas

• It becomes a liquid

• It becomes a solid

In the glacier experiment, which type of ice moved faster?

• Ice with dirt

• Neither moved

• Ice without dirt

• Both moved at the same speed

What is the main reason glaciers move slowly when they pick up dirt?

• Decreased friction

• Increased weight

• Increased temperature

• Decreased density

Why is it important to study water?

• It is not important

• It is a rare resource

• It is vital for life

• It is only found in oceans