Air-sea Interactions: Activities in Oceanography

Steve LaDochy and Pedro Ramirez

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Scientific Accuracy
Alignment of Learning Goals, Activities, and Assessments
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Initial Publication Date: October 23, 2009 | Reviewed: October 22, 2012 (see revision history: 2 events)

Summary

This online set of activities help students learn properties of ocean waves, wind-wave relationships and properties of tsunamis. The second part of the module explains El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and its impacts on global climates. Activities includes simple calculations, discovery learning, using multiple choice self-testing. The module uses combination of satellite imagery, simulations, animations and drawings to present relationships between atmospheric and oceanic processes.

Climatology , Physical , Marine Hazards, Tsunami | College Lower (13-14)

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