Arctic Ocean temperatures

Filip Maric; Margherita Poto; Giuliana Panieri

doi:10.7557/8.7057

Arctic Ocean temperatures

Authors

Filip Maric UiT The Arctic University of Norway https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1265-6205
Margherita Poto UiT The Arctic University of Norway https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6100-9189
Giuliana Panieri Department of Geosciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/8.7057

Abstract

Focus:

To understand what water temperature is, and why it is important for life in the ocean. What factors influence water temperature (e.g., sunlight, solar radiation, heat transfer)?

Learning objectives:

In this activity, pupils will learn that temperature is an important factor influencing water, water quality, and altering the physical and chemical properties of water.

Key words:

Temperature, solar radiation, heat transfer, changes & drivers, consequences.