Curious Kids: If you scoop a bucket of water out of the ocean, does it get lower?

By Dylan Irvine, Outstanding Future Researcher - Northern Water Futures, Charles Darwin University

If you scoop a bucket of water out of the ocean, does it get lower?

–Ellis, 6 and a half, Hobart

This is a great question Ellis! The short answer is yes, but the change in water level will be extremely tiny. You can actually test this idea at home.

For starters, you’ll need a glass of water and a teaspoon. Fill the glass almost to the top, and take note of the water level. Now, carefully remove a teaspoon of water. Can you see the difference in the water level? Maybe you can, but maybe not.

You could repeat this…

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