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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?
