Why Do Oceans Glitter?

The ocean sparkles because the sun’s light bounces off the water. When waves rise and fall, it creates tiny mirrors on the surface, like a million little shiny coins floating together. That’s why you see so many tiny glimmers when you look at the sea under the sun.

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  1. The ocean sparkles like a giant tray of glitter when sunlight hits it.
  2. A calm lake on a sunny day looks like a mirror filled with tiny stars.
  3. Water in the bathtub shines more when you flick your finger across its surface.

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