Why are our oceans important?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the importance of our oceans. They are a huge part of our planet and we need to look after them. We will be gaining more understanding of the size of the oceans and how important they are to life on Earth.

Why are our oceans important?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the importance of our oceans. They are a huge part of our planet and we need to look after them. We will be gaining more understanding of the size of the oceans and how important they are to life on Earth.

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Key learning points

  1. Ocean covers 70% of our earth
  2. Importance of the ocean- habitat to animals; oxygen; food; medicine; weather pattern; transportation

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4 Questions

Q1.
1) Read the statement and choose the word that is missing. An ocean is a huge body of _________ water.
cold
hot
Correct answer: salt
sugary
Q2.
2) What is a habitat?
Correct answer: where animals and plants live
where animals eat
where animals sleep
Q3.
3) What does the ocean provide us with that will help us get better when we are ill?
food
Correct answer: medicine
oxygen
Q4.
4) What two things does the ocean provide us with that help keep us alive?
Correct answer: food
habitats
Correct answer: oxygen
transportation

Lesson appears in

UnitGeography / Oceans and Seas

Geography