Blue space

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/blue-space

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Global, encompassing approximately 71% of Earth's surface
2. What is the primary components?Oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, glaciers, groundwater, and atmospheric water
3. What are blue spaces and why are they important?Blue spaces are all the water on Earth, like oceans, lakes, and rivers. They help keep the planet’s weather, give us food, and support many kinds of animals.
4. How do oceans affect the weather?Oceans cover most of Earth and move warm water with currents such as the Gulf Stream. These currents help keep the climate balanced and make some places warmer or cooler.

Hydrosphere: All the waters on the earth's surface, such as lakes and seas, and even including water over the earth.
Ocean Currents: Continuous, directed movement of seawater generated by forces such as wind, the Coriolis effect, and temperature differences.
Ecosystem Services: The benefits that humans receive from ecosystems, such as clean air, water, and food.