An Overview

Students read an informational passage introducing the Southern Ocean, its cold temperatures, powerful waves, strong winds, and unique wildlife such as emperor penguins, leopard seals, and blue whales. The text also explains the Antarctic Circumpolar Current and the ocean’s role in absorbing heat and carbon to regulate Earth’s climate. Learners answer comprehension questions in complete sentences, strengthening their ability to recall key facts, explain scientific ideas, and interpret text about Earth’s ocean systems.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Earth’s Oceans

Science – Climate and Environmental Systems

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text

English Language Arts – Constructed Response Writing

This worksheet is part of our Southern Ocean Worksheets collection.