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Student Activity - What happens when ice melts?

Activity

By the end of this activity, students should understand that the cold water from the melting ice caps sinks.

Instructions

What you will need

  • beaker
  • water
  • ice cubes coloured with food colouring

Instructions

  • ¾ fill beaker with water
  • add coloured ice cubes
  • observe

Thought questions and discussion

  • why do you think this is happening?
  • what does this mean will happen to the fresh cold water from the melting ice caps?

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