Tides: How Low Can You Go?
In Tides: How Low Can You Go?, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a promenade by the ocean. They know the tide comes in and out, but is it high tide or low tide? This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
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Q: How do the Ramblers know that the tide is going out?
A: They can see that the bottom of the wall is wet.
Q: What does the tide do in the sea?
A: It mixes cold and warm water; it helps heat and cool the Earth.
Q: Have you ever played at the beach during high or low tide? How did you know the tide was high or low? What clues did you use?
A: Student answers will vary.
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