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Lesson 24 of 84 ยท Earth Materials

Experiment

What Makes Wind?

What You'll Learn

The ocean covers most of Earth's surface. Ocean water is salty!

Key Words

  • river
  • lake

Materials Needed

  • magnifying glass
  • newspaper
  • spray bottle
  • cups
  • thermometer

Safety First

  • Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
  • Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Look at the picture and read the labels.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Pour water on a pile of sand and a pile of rocks. Watch how the water flows differently.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Draw a picture of what you observe.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Share your results with a partner.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What happens when the sun heats water?