Ocean Currents and Climate
Students will explore the role of ocean currents in distributing heat around the globe and influencing climate patterns.
Key Questions
- Explain how ocean currents are formed and their global patterns.
- Analyze the impact of major ocean currents on regional climates.
- Predict the consequences of changes in ocean current patterns due to climate change.
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