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1. Ocean-atmosphere interactions
1. Ocean-atmosphere interactions
How physical processes link Earth's atmospheric and ocean systems
The operation of ocean currents, including their distribution, nutrient and energy transfers and the importance of oceanic conveyor belts
Atmosphere-oceanic interactions associated with El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and La Niña cycles and their climatic, environmental and economic effects
Detailed examples of the geographic impacts of El Niño and La Niña
The formation, distribution and physical impacts of hurricanes on coastal margins, including storm surges
Case study of one hurricane and its impacts on coastal places and people
The changing role of oceans as a store and source of carbon dioxide (CO2) and the impacts of ocean acidification on coral reefs
Chapter 1 codrington coasts.pdfSKM_C554e19030109470.pdf
Part 2 - ENSO - El Nino Southern Oscillation
Part 2 - ENSO - El Nino Southern Oscillation
Atmosphere-oceanic interactions associated with El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and La Niña cycles and their climatic, environmental and economic effects
Resources for this section.
Great simple page on this and other aspects
The effects of El Nino can be found on the National Geographic and the Global Change Research institute as well as further information on the NOAA pages.
Fantastic Page on La Nina - (National Geographic)
Practice explaining the formation of El Nino and La Nina here - (video also of someone doing this)
Notes to Create: Either on this sheet or use this as a template to add to your notebook.
El Nino Case Study 2014-16 -
El Nino Case Study 2014-16 -
The Conversation - Use this to go through and a world map economic, social, environmental effects.
Video - Watch from 7 mins to 10 mins on this - v good info on the 2014-16 El Nino. Take notes.
Wikipedia - El Nino 2014-16
La Nina case study - 2010/11 -
La Nina case study - 2010/11 -
difficult to find one place that has all so you need to look around
Wikipedia - some general geographic effects on certain locations
Reliefweb - mostly Australia and impact of cyclone
National Geographic - a bit more data
Focus here on looking at the effects on Australia
Some other effects shown in other parts of the world
Part 3 - Hurricanes
Part 3 - Hurricanes
The formation, distribution and physical impacts of hurricanes on coastal margins, including storm surges
Case study of one hurricane and its impacts on coastal places and people
The formation and distribution of Hurricanes (Tropical Cyclones)
The formation and distribution of Hurricanes (Tropical Cyclones)
Resources:
Good simple diagrams and info on steps of formation
Vox - how hurricanes form - step by step.
Centre for Science Education - What causes a storm surge?
Worksheet - Go through this
Choose your Poison - In groups of 3. Divide the 3 videos below up. You have 3 minutes to watch them.
Then, you then have 5 minutes to come up with a sequence of events that leads up to a hurricane forming. You need to use both UK units (e.g. oC and KMH) and US units (oF and MPH)
Level 7 option: Once you have done this and you want to get the super smart version - watch this.
Yo Kids: Hey here is a Weather whizzkids page for all you cool weather kids.
Physical impacts of hurricanes on coastal margins, including storm surges
Physical impacts of hurricanes on coastal margins, including storm surges
In pairs watch the 4 videos and list all the hazards that are associated with hurricanes on coastal margins - explaining them in detail with diagrams.
Case study of one hurricane and its impacts on coastal places and people
Case study of one hurricane and its impacts on coastal places and people
Task: Use the the video and information provided to fill in the case study sheet.
Case Study: Typhoon Rai case study sheet
???? Why do some hurricanes/ Cyclones cause so much more damage than others?
SEEP analysis ------ with examples (Find out)
Part 4: Carbon and Ocean Acidification
Part 4: Carbon and Ocean Acidification
The changing role of oceans as a store and source of carbon dioxide (CO2) and the impacts of ocean acidification on coral reefs
TASK
TASK
Either individually or in small groups you will need to make a revision document entitled Carbon and Ocean Acidification.
You should use the following subheadings to arrange your notes.
What is the role of the oceans in the carbon cycle.
How does it act as both a source and a store of CO2
How is this role changing as a result of climate change?
Why is ocean acidification occurring and what are its impacts on coral reefs.
Look at the following past exam questions. Use the information in your notes to write an answer for the following questions.
Examine the Role of Oceans as a store and Source of Carbon Dioxide (10)
Describe and explain the impact that changing levels of CO2 has on coral reef ecosystems. (6)
Resources:
Resources:
Videos: Watch all three of the videos here.
Book: Read this Chapter - 4 pages from this section of this book from Stephen Codrington.
Article: Science Learning hub: Excellent short article with embedded videos.
Podcast: BBC Podcast on ocean acidification (20 minutes)
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