Making waves: The power of concentration gradients - Sasha Wright
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The constant motion of our oceans represents a vast and complicated system involving many different drivers. Sasha Wright explains the physics behind one of those drivers -- the concentration gradient -- and illustrates how our oceans are continually engaging in a universal struggle for space.
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Concentration gradients can be found in all systems on earth and throughout the universe. They drive much of the movement of ions, temperature, and other materials. If a concentration gradient helps explain water loss in plants, where do you think the concentration of water molecules is higher: in the air surrounding the plant? Or in the plant tissue? Why?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Alexandra (Sasha) Wright
- Collaborator Ellen Herra
- Director Andrew Foerster
- Sound Designer Devin Polaski
- Artist Sarah Pedro
- Editor Emma Bryce
- Narrator Addison Anderson
