Oceanography Quiz and Practice Test: Study with Flashcards

Study Notes

Fall 2023 Schedule

The fall semester is divided into 4 months: September, October, November, and December.
There are 2 exams: Exam 1 (25%) and Exam 2 (25%), and a Final Exam (50%).

Lecture Topics

Introduction to Oceanography and Observations
History of Oceanography and Ocean origins
Plate Tectonics and Structure of Earth
Marine Provinces (Bathymetry)
Marine Sediments and sediment transport
Climate Change
Ocean chemistry and physics
Seawater properties
Air-Sea interaction
Ocean surface circulation
Deep circulation
Waves
Tides
Coastal Ocean and Beaches
Marine Life
Biological Productivity and Ocean food webs

Reading Assignments

Chapter 1: Introduction to Oceanography
Chapter 2: History of Oceanography
Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics and Structure of Earth
Chapter 4: Marine Provinces (Bathymetry)
Chapter 5: Marine Sediments and sediment transport
Chapter 6: Climate Change
Chapter 7: Ocean chemistry and physics
Chapter 8: Seawater properties
Chapter 9: Air-Sea interaction
Chapter 10: Ocean surface circulation
Chapter 12: Deep circulation
Chapter 13: Waves and Tides
Chapter 16: Coastal Ocean and Beaches

Study Resources

Textbook: Essentials of Oceanography, 12th or 13th edition
Online Study Guide: www.masteringoceanography.com

Description

Test your knowledge of oceanography with this quiz covering topics such as marine sediments, plate tectonics, climate change, and more. See how well you understand the history and science of the world's oceans.