Why are the oceans under threat?

In this lesson we will be learning all about different human activities which are threatening our oceans. We will start by identifying what human activity is and what types of things we are doing which are causing damage to our oceans. We will finish the lesson by looking at what damage we can already see in our oceans.

Why are the oceans under threat?

In this lesson we will be learning all about different human activities which are threatening our oceans. We will start by identifying what human activity is and what types of things we are doing which are causing damage to our oceans. We will finish the lesson by looking at what damage we can already see in our oceans.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Identify ocean is under threat from human activity
  2. Explore different habitats that are at risk - coral
  3. What is the impact of activity on ocean life

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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

3 Questions

Q1.
1) What is human activity?
Correct answer: Human activities are all the things we do in our life.
Human activities are things we don't do.
Q2.
2) Is oil in the ocean dangerous for our marine life?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q3.
3) What is coral bleaching?
Correct answer: When a coral becomes stressed and changes colour to white.
When a coral changes shape.
When a coral dies.

Lesson appears in

UnitGeography / Oceans and Seas

Geography