The Formation of the Oceans

In this topic, you will take a fantastic journey through time. First, you will fly back to the beginning of the universe, then jump ahead to the formation of the solar system where you will watch the planet take shape.

How the Oceans Formed

From turbulent events like the eruption of volcanoes and poisonous outgassings, to global rain storms lasting thousands of years, you will discover that the planet has not always been beautiful and blue. In this interactivity, you will learn about scientists' theories on how the oceans were formed. Click the player button to get started.

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The Formation of the Oceans Review

Now that you have learned about the formation of the oceans, it is time to test your knowledge. In this non-graded interactivity, follow the directions on each questions slide. Then, click SUBMIT to check your responses. Click the player button to begin.