Syllabus Content
identify destructive forces found in the marine environment, for example:
– effect of salt on the oxidation of metals
– erosion of coastal landforms by tidal and wave energy
practise the skills required to clean, dry and store personal equipment, for example:
– swimwear and snorkelling equipment
investigate the effects of salt, water, sunlight and living things on common equipment
investigate the effects of sunscreen, outboard fuel and solvents on swimwear
demonstrate the procedures to maintain equipment, for example:
– personal swimming or snorkelling gear
– fishing equipment
– aluminium dinghies, outboard motors or passive craft
TASK 1: DESTRUCTIVE FORCES OF SALTWATER
Corrosion is a natural process that converts a refined metal into a more chemically-stable form such as oxide, hydroxide, or sulfide. It is the gradual destruction of materials by chemical and/or electrochemical reaction with their environment.
Which marine or maritime industries would mainly be affected by corrosion?
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Your task is to research how these industries reduce the effects of corrosion on their equipment.
When researching you look at the Who, What, Where, Why and How.
How you present your research is up to you – word document, slides, etc…
Post your research to google classroom once you are done