Structure & Motion of the Ocean
The rise and fall of the ocean caused by the moon.
Tides
The largest animal in the ocean
Blue whale
Sandy areas where the ocean meets the land.
What are beaches
Raising fish, shellfish, or seaweed for food.
What is aquaculture
How much of the earth's surface does the ocean cover? (closest guess counts)
70%
The continuous movement of ocean water, like a river in the sea.
What are currents
A colorful “rainforest of the sea” made of tiny animals.
What is a coral reef
These protect the coast from strong waves and storms.
A common farmed seafood that lives in a shell.
What are oysters/clams/mussels
The ocean is home to the largest coral reef, located near Australia.
What is the Great Barrier Reef
This force causes waves
What is wind
These plants grow in the ocean and make oxygen.
Seaweed & Algae
How does someone reach safety if caught in a rip tide?
Swim sideways to current
One benefit of aquaculture is that it provides more ___.
What is food
The deepest part of the ocean is called the ___.
What is the Mariana Trench
The “top layer” of the ocean where most sunlight reaches.
What is the sunlight zone
Microscopic animals that drift with the ocean currents, like jellyfish
Plankton
A wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
What is a tsunami
One challenge of aquaculture is it can pollute the ___.
What is the ocean/environment
How much of the earths water is contained in its oceans? (closest guess gets point)
96.5%