How do Ocean Currents Affect Climate?

Since the 1940s, scientists have been investigating the different "ingredients" of climate.  More recently, we're hearing a lot in the news about global climate change and "global warming."  Your job is to look at the connection between ocean surface currents and climate patterns in the world.  You'll need to print off a blank map, then use this information to help you.  Have fun!

You need to print off this map to use as your "base."

Here are the requirements for the project.  Notice that there are some reading questions to answer on the back side of the map -- you will need to read pages 370 and 457 when you return.  The instructions for creating the map are on slide 3.


Here are the maps where you'll get your information.

Ocean Currents (warm = red, cold = blue)

World Climate Zones (the dark lines separate each zone)