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.
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
