ATM 107 The Oceans

Ch. 10 – The Waves

Monday, 9 November 2015

Daily Announcements:

1) Exam #3 is Monday, Nov. 23.

2) Today is the last day to drop any course with a “W”.

Song #1: “Southern Cross” by Jimmy Buffett

Song #2: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics

Text Source Today: 10.8, 10.10, 10.11

· The Surf Zone Notes Template

· Internal Waves PDF DOC

· Standing Waves

· Mega-tsunami

Study Guide Material (Stacey’s Guide) :

1) What is the “Surf Zone?”

2) Explain the difference in breaking waves between “plungers” and “spillers.”

3) Which type of breaking waves do surfers prefer for a thrilling, adrenaline pumping ride?

4) What is a “rip current”?

5) How is a swimmer advised to escape from a dangerous “rip current”?

6) What are “internal waves?” How are they generated?

7) What are “standing waves?” How are they generated?

8) What is the difference between single-node and two-node standing waves?

9) What is a “seiche?”

10) What is a “mega-tsunami” and how does it differ from a “tsunami?”