Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
 
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Mountain
Grade 6ca
Science Magazine & World of Science
 
Plate Tectonics and Earth Structure, Topic 5: Mapping the Land
 
 

Watery Canyon
Keyword: MAP

Did You Know...
The deepest point in the ocean is over six miles below the surface!

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Splash Zone

Visit the Splash Zone to learn about coral reefs, make a tide pool, or spy on penguins! This fun site comes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California.

Questions

  1. What is a sea anemone? Answer with words and pictures.

  2. Describe three different habitats shown at the aquarium.

Descent Into Monterey Submarine Canyon

A team of scientists is diving into Monterey Canyon—and you are invited! The site has 54 interesting pages. View them all, or start at these pages:



Questions

  1. What is Deep Rover? What can it do?

  2. Describe some of the creatures that were seen on this mission.

  3. Would you like to explore the ocean? Explain your answer.

TerraWeb for Kids

Terra means Earth, and that's the subject of this Web site. Click Cool Stuff to See to check out the 3-D images of Monterey Canyon and other interesting places.

Monterey Bay @ National Geographic

Our friends at National Geographic have put together a WONDERFUL site about life in Monterey Bay. If your computer has Shockwave, get ready for a dive into a kelp forest.