How is the ocean different at the North Pole and the Equator?

In this lesson, we are going to be comparing the oceans surrounding the North Pole and the Equator. First we will be focusing on what the equator is. We will be learning about some animals which are able to survive in the cold waters of the Arctic, where many other living things cannot.

How is the ocean different at the North Pole and the Equator?

In this lesson, we are going to be comparing the oceans surrounding the North Pole and the Equator. First we will be focusing on what the equator is. We will be learning about some animals which are able to survive in the cold waters of the Arctic, where many other living things cannot.

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Key learning points

  1. Identify the differences in temperature at these two places
  2. Observe the differences in the appearance of the sea (ice)
  3. Explore the different types of life in the sea in

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6 Questions

Q1.
1) What is a habitat?
A habitat is a place to sleep.
Correct answer: A habitat is where animals and plants live.
A habitat is where animals eat.
Q2.
2) Tick all the ocean habitats.
Burrow
Correct answer: Coral reef
Hive
Correct answer: Open ocean
Correct answer: Oyster reef
Trees
Q3.
3) A whale is a type of...
Crustacean - a cold blooded animal with hard skeleton
Fish - an animal with gills to breathe underwater
Correct answer: Mammal - warm blooded animal with lungs
Molluscs - a cold blooded animal with gills and some live in a shell
Q4.
4) An octopus is a type of...
Crustacean - a cold blooded animal with hard skeleton
Fish - an animal with gills to breathe underwater
Mammal - warm blooded animal with lungs
Correct answer: Molluscs - a cold blooded animal with gills and some live in a shell
Q5.
5) A lobster is a type of...
Correct answer: Crustacean - a cold blooded animal with hard skeleton
Fish - an animal with gills to breathe underwater
Mammal - warm blooded animal with lungs
Molluscs - a cold blooded animal with gills and some live in a shell
Q6.
6) A swordfish is a type of..
Crustacean - a cold blooded animal with hard skeleton
Correct answer: Fish - an animal with gills to breathe underwater
Mammal - warm blooded animal with lungs
Molluscs - a cold blooded animal with gills and some live in a shell

3 Questions

Q1.
1) How many oceans are there?
3
4
Correct answer: 5
Q2.
2) Which ocean is near the North Pole?
Correct answer: Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Q3.
3) Is there a thick sheet of ice on the ocean near the equator?
Correct answer: No
Yes

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UnitGeography / Oceans and Seas

Geography