Earth’s Waters Textbook pp 2 - 5

 Explore deep-sea habitats  Recognizing the ocean currents affect climate  Relate eddies to the transport of ocean nutrients  Investigate oceans and local bodies of water

A. What region contains 98 percent of the living space on Earth? The region that contains 98% of the living space on Earth is the deep sea. The region that contains 98% of the living space on Earth is the deep sea. B. What do people often discover when they explore the ocean? People often discover new organisms when they explore the ocean. People often discover new organisms when they explore the ocean.

C. What is the source of energy for deep-sea vent organisms? The source of energy for deep-sea vent organisms the material in vent water. The source of energy for deep-sea vent organisms the material in vent water. D. What increases Great Britain’s warmth? A warm ocean current increases Great Britain’s warmth. A warm ocean current increases Great Britain’s warmth.

E. What do you call a spinning water mass? A warm spinning water mass is called an eddy. A warm spinning water mass is called an eddy. F. What organisms form the base of the ocean food chain? Tiny plantlike organisms form the base of the ocean food chain. Tiny plantlike organisms form the base of the ocean food chain.

 As you study this unit, work alone on one of the following projects.  Projects are due to be presented in class on or before September 5,  Mr. Palmer will record which project you have decided to complete.

 Suppose you could follow a drop of surface water as it journeys from your hometown to the ocean.  Find out which rivers and lakes the drop would travel through and which ocean it would join.  Present your finding. You might make a travelogue, a map, or both.  A PowerPoint or Prezi is required.

 Investigate the different life forms that live in the water in your area.  Collect water samples from different sources, such as indoor taps, fountains, puddles, marshes, lakes, and streams.  Examine a drop from each sample under a microscope. Sketch any living organisms you see.  Write a report to present your findings about the water samples.  A PowerPoint or Prezi is required.

 Imagine that your are part of a news group assigned to report on major discoveries made about the world’s oceans over the past 25 years.  Research the most important or unusual facts uncovered about the oceans. Note what technology was used to gather the data.  Prepare a special TV or Web-site report about your investigation. Where possible, include photographs or illustrations.

 Pick the project that most appeals to you.  Each project is long-term and will take several weeks to complete.