Oceans and Climate Lesson 66.

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Oceans and Climate Lesson 66

Ocean and Climate The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface. Plays a major role in regulating the weather and climate of the planet. Understanding the influence of ocean conditions on the Earth’s climate and monitoring changes in ocean conditions are key to predicting climate change.

Ocean and Climate Ocean is crucial to heating the planet The majority of the sun’s radiation is absorbed by the ocean. Ocean acts a as massive, heat-retaining solar panel Helps to distribute heat around the globe

Heat Distribution Ocean water is constantly evaporating, increasing the temp. and humidity of the air to form rain and storms Carried by trade winds, often vast distances. Almost all rain that falls on land starts off in the ocean. Tropics are rainy because heat absorption/ocean evaporation, is highest in this area.

How Does Ocean affect Climate? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KUQKZuhCXU Homework: Answer the following Questions 1. What role do oceans play in climate? 2. Why do we need to monitor changes in the ocean?