2ElementaryKidsAges 7-9Environment

The Ocean Is Getting Very Warm!

The Pacific Ocean is getting very warm right now. This warm water can change the weather all around the world! Scientists say it is very big and special.

1 min readLevel 2August 24, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

ocean

/ˈəʊʃən/

noun

A very big area of salt water on Earth

“The ocean is very big and blue.”

warm

/wɔːm/

adjective

A little bit hot, not cold

“The water is warm today.”

weather

/ˈwɛðər/

noun

What it is like outside — rain, sun, wind, or snow

“The weather is sunny and nice today.”

strong

/strɒŋ/

adjective

Having a lot of power or force

“The wind is very strong today.”

temperature

/ˈtɛmprətʃər/

noun

How hot or cold something is

“The temperature is high in summer.”

study

/ˈstʌdi/

verb

To learn about something by looking at it carefully

“Scientists study animals and plants.”

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Article

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Big news about the ocean! The Pacific Ocean is very warm now. Scientists call this El Niño. It happens when ocean water gets hot. It is a natural thing. But this one is very big!

El Niño can change the weather. Some places get more rain. Other places get very dry. It can also make the air warm. Scientists study the ocean every day. They watch the water temperature.

This El Niño is very strong. It is the biggest in many years! Scientists want to learn more about it. The ocean is amazing and powerful. Nature is full of surprises!

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

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What is El Niño?
2
What can El Niño change?
3
What do scientists do every day?
4
How is this El Niño described?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
What is the name of the warm water event?
2
Where does El Niño happen?
3
What can El Niño change around the world?
4
What do scientists watch in the ocean?
5
Is this El Niño big or small?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

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What is your favorite thing about the ocean?
2
What kind of weather do you like best?
3
If you were a scientist, what would you study?
4
Can you think of an animal that lives in the ocean?
5
What do you do on a warm day?

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