Web Sites (1 - 10 of 804): Ocean Currents

Currents - The horizontal and vertical circulation of ocean waters are called currents. Major causes of ocean currents include wind friction, gravity, and variation in water density in different parts of the ocean.
Reviewer: K. Mortensen     .   .

Currents - This page on currents is part of the home site of Ocean World. It contains a beautiful image of a Winslow Homer painting, The Gulf Stream, and a descriptive excerpt form Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki. Excellent links are also provided.
Source/Host: OceanWorld | Addresses: images | Reviewer: D. Beasley     .   .

Ocean and Climate - This site provides useful information about the ocean, currents, and climate. Helpful diagrams and links are provided. A great resource for a unit on oceanography.
Grades: 8 - 10 | Subject: Earth Science | Design: Whole Class | Method: Research/Writing | Key Terms: ocean, currents, climate | Source/Host: OceanWorld | Addresses: images | Reviewer: S. Yamahata     .   .

Study of Place - Study of Place is two online science modules made especially for middle-school students. One of the modules is about Antarctic exploration. The other is about Ocean Currents. The units are short, only about two weeks each, but they answer some interesting...
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California's Coastal Plants * - This document contains links and/or information regarding California's Coastal Plants.
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The Causes of Tides * - Twice daily the Pacific Ocean intrudes on the shoreline to flood its bays and estuaries. It inundates mud flats and marshes, raises water levels, and surges landward with sufficient force to reverse the seaward currents of rivers and creeks. Salt water mi...
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Science & Technology Focus: Oceanography - This site is packed with exciting ocean facts and information. We've even included some cool naval discoveries. More than 70 percent of the planet is covered by water...So what are you waiting for? Dive in!
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National Ocean Service Homepage * - To be the Nation's principal advocate for coastal and ocean stewardship through partnerships at all levels.  To support and provide the science, information, management, and leadership necessary to balance the environmental and economic well-being o...
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Channel Home Page * - Channel is the electronic version of The West Richmond Channel, a bimonthly newspaper serving Point Richmond, California and its surrounding communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Ocean Planet: Smithsonian * - Ocean Planet National corporate sponsor Times Mirror Magazines, Inc. Times Mirror Magazines wishes to thank the following for their participation in the Ocean Planet project: FORD MOTOR COMPANY - Sponsor MOTOROLA - Sponsor THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL - Program...
Source/Host: Ocean Color Web     .   .