Series of questions focusing on key components of each topic
TOPICS
How the class is divided into broader themes
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Ocean/ Atmosphere Interactions, Dynamic Processes in the Ocean |
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Fringes of the Ocean, Life in the Oceans, Environmental Issues |
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Questions for In-Class Discussion
- Each of these questions will be considered in class.
- Think about answers to the questions before class and come prepared to discuss them.
- Some of the questions are intended to be rhetorical, or present challenges outside the immediate scope of the class.
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| Date: November 11/13 | |
| 1. | Q. How does the Coriolis force affect water movement? |
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| 2. | Q. How do waters circulate within ocean basins? |
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| 3. | Q. How fast do surface ocean currents move? |
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| 4. | Q. Do currents behave like rivers in the ocean? |
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| 5. | Q. What is El Niño? |
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| Q. What causes an El Niño
event? |
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| Q. How frequent are El Niño
events? |
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Q. How are distinct layers
of ocean water formed? |
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| 7. | Q. How does deep water move? |
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| 8. | Q. How are ocean currents measured? |
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