Ocean Currents and Climate
Students will explore the causes and effects of ocean currents and their role in global climate regulation.
Key Questions
- Analyze the factors that drive major ocean currents.
- Explain how ocean currents influence global weather patterns and climate.
- Predict the impact of melting polar ice on ocean salinity and currents.
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