Ocean Water Properties

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Objective

I can identify three properties of water and explain their importance to ocean ecosystems.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Name three properties of water and briefly describe each.

2

Explain how water's high heat capacity helps marine organisms survive in the ocean.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name one property of water and explain how it helps marine life survive in cold ocean environments. Name one property of water and explain how it helps distribute nutrients in the ocean.

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