Content Objective
I can describe the causes of ocean currents and how they effect weather and climate by taking notes while using a video clip, teacher explanation, and my text book.

Language Objective
I can write to describe the causes of ocean currents and how they effect weather and climate by completing the following sentence frames.

The oceans currents are powered by the Sun, Earth’s _____ and the different _____ of water.

The two factors that effect the density of water are ___ and ___.

The densest water has high ___ and low___.

Climate scientists are concerned that if ___ the global ocean currents will slow or stop which would cause ____.

HOMEWORK – Study for Weather TEST Weather & Water Cycle Study Guide

1.The oceans currents are powered by the Sun, Earth’s  gravity and the different density of water.

2.The two factors that effect the density of water are temperature and salinity (saltiness).

3.The densest water has high salinity and low temperature.

4.Climate scientists are concerned that if the polar icecaps melt the global ocean currents will slow or stop which would cause cooling of Europe and North America and a new iceage.