<aside> 📺 Hello there Ecowarriors! Earlier this week, you learned about how the water and carbon cycles work. Today, we’re going to zoom out and take a look at the ocean and wind cycles

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Introduction to Ocean Currents

1. What is the difference between waves and currents?

For today’s activity, you will watch a few short videos and answer some questions. First, watch this video for an introduction to waves and ocean currents.

https://youtu.be/3qETXLc9mr8

Review Questions

<aside> 💡 Feel free to respond to these questions on a sheet of paper, or use this Google Doc

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1. What is a wave?
2. What are 4 main causes of waves?
3. What is a current?
4. What are the two types of currents, and what makes them different?

Bonus Questions

1. What is the Coriolis Effect?
2. How do currents affect weather?

Introduction to Air Currents

Next, watch this video to learn about air currents.

https://youtu.be/_fcXL61NZS0

Review Questions

<aside> 💡 Feel free to respond to these questions on a sheet of paper, or use this Google Doc

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1. Which part of the Earth receives direct sunlight? Which part(s) receive indirect sunlight?