Oceans
What do ocean exploration and space exploration have in common?
Both were largely unexplored and there was a lack of technology to explore both; many people have a limited knowledge of both.
Less than 20% of the world's oceans have bee explored
How does the ocean serves as a resource?
food sources
algae
most oxygen comes from ocean
How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?
365.25 days
Earth orbits _________.
the Sun
What animal is on the BJP logo?
wolf
True or False: The shoreline supports many types of animal life.
True
____________ is the main cause of the decrease in fish populations.
overfishing
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
What is the axis of rotation?
imaginary line running through the center of the Earth that the Earth rotates around
A volcano erupted over the weekend in one of the 50 states. Which state experienced a volcano?
Hawaii
What do we call the area where rivers meet the ocean?
estuary
What are characteristics of an estuary?
Non-living resources found in oceans are:
gases, oil, rocks, minerals, water
True or False: The Universe is part of the Milky Way.
False
Equinox means ___________.
"equal night"- daylight and nighttime are equal in length
What two teams are playing in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals?
NY Knicks & Indiana Pacers
How does pollution in one part of the ocean become a world-wide problem?
Currents bring the pollution all over and it can affect everywhere.
What do kelp forests and coral reefs have in common?
they support a great deal of ocean life
a group of stars that form a pattern
ex: Cassiopeia, Taurus, Ursa Major
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
gravity
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What are the two zones in the open ocean?
surface zone-
deep zone-
If living organisms (like mussels) live in the intertidal zone, what must they be able to do to survive?
live both in and out of water (in- high tide, out- low tide)
True or False: The movements of planets and other nearby objects are visible from Earth.
True
Which 2 planets can you see most easily?
Why do we only see one side of the moon?
The Moon actually spins on its axis just like Earth does, but here's the key - it takes exactly the same amount of time for the Moon to rotate once as it takes to orbit around Earth once (about 27.3 days).
Imagine you're walking in a circle around a friend, but you always keep your face pointed toward them. You're rotating (turning) as you walk, but your friend only ever sees your front - never your back. That's exactly what the Moon does with Earth.
How many NY boroughs are islands?
2- Manhattan, Staten Island