PPT-Currents, Waves, & Tides

Highways in the Sea What forces are responsible for currents Wind transfers energy through friction on surface causes currents and waves Sea level steeper slopegreater pressure gradientdrives a larger faster current. They follow a cycle that coincides with the 24 hour 50 minute lunar day the time it takes earth to make one complete rotation relative to the moon Along Americas Atlantic Coast two high and low tides occur daily with relatively little difference bet Waves. A . Wave. is a . rhythmic. . movement. that carries . energy. through matter or space.. In oceans, waves move through . seawater. Waves. Caused by. :. Wind. Earthquakes. Gravitational force of the Moon and Sun.. Waves and Currents. Formation of Waves. Travelling Waves. Anatomy of Waves. Forces Generating Waves are Different. Wave type Period Disturbing force Restoring force. Capillary <0.1 sec Wind Surface tension. Section 3: Currents, Waves, and Tides. Earth Science. Mr. Margetan. . Ocean Currents. Surface Currents – Movement of water on the surface, primarily caused by winds. Ocean Currents. Longshore. Currents – Currents which run parallel to the shoreline due to energy released from waves. Description of Waves. A wave is the rhythmic movement that carries energy through space or . matter. Waves are generated by wind flowing over the water . surface. As a wave passes, water moves up and down in a circular pattern – returning to its original position. The Motion of the Ocean…. Marine Science. Day 1: . Atmospheric Circulation . Objectives. :. What is physical oceanography?. What are the layers of the atmosphere?. Explain how the surface of the Earth is heated.. 6. th. Grade Earth Science. Currents. A current is a large stream of water that flows through the ocean. . Two types of currents. Surface Currents Deep Currents. Waves. A . Wave. is a . rhythmic. . movement. that carries . energy. through matter or space.. In oceans, waves move through . seawater. Waves. Caused by. :. Wind. Earthquakes. Gravitational force of the Moon and Sun.. How do we study them?. Have they always been here?. Oceanography. The scientific study of earth’s oceans. Ocean currents. Chemical composition. Seafloor sediments & topography. Marine life. How?. Created by Winds. Coriolis Effect- The shifting of ocean currents and surface winds from their expected paths caused by the rotation of the earth. Gulf Steam – ocean current in the northern Atlantic ocean, brings warm water from Africa to the Americas. Pg. 350. Oceans. Since ancient times, Oceans have provided many things:. Food. Trade Routes. Habitats. Exploring the Floor. Bathymetry. : is the study of depth contours on the ocean floor.. Sonar. . Sections:. The Motion in the Ocean: Waves, Tides, and . Currents. What . is “Seawater?”. Ocean Basics: Pressure, Density, Temperature, and Acoustics. Oceanic . Regions: The Open Ocean, Benthic Ocean, and Sea floor Zones. Chapter 14. Page 364 – 387. Currents. Imagine that you are stranded on a desert island. You stuff a distress message into a bottle & throw it into the ocean, hoping it will find its way to someone who will send help. . ice combined. . S. . Rynders (1), . Y. . Aksenov (1), . R. . Marsh (2), . N. . Skrilis. (2), . L. . Hosekova. (3), . D. Feltham . (3), . L. . Bertino. (4), . M. . Srokosz. (1), and . T. . Williams (4).