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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

This homework assignment covers topics related to plate tectonic movements, differences between ridges and trenches, paleomagnetism, and seafloor processes. It also explores the unique properties of water, the effects of salt on water properties, latent heat of vaporization, and seasonal changes in surface salinities. Additionally, it discusses the major changes described in the article "The Darkening Sea," the importance of understanding these changes, and provides examples of marine organism changes due to global climate change.

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

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  1. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

  2. #1 Homework, Feb 15due on Feb 20: • Explain two main evidences for the theory of plate tectonic movement; and what is thought to be a driving mechanism for plates tectonic movements? • Explain differences between ridges and trenches and provide examples for them; where can we find passive and active continental margins and why? • What is paleomagnetism and why is it important? • What technologies have recently contributed to our understanding of seafloor processes?

  3. HW#2, due on March 13 • What are the unique properties of the water – and explain why are they unique? • How are properties of water altered by the presence of salt? • Why is latent heat of vaporization and why is it important to us? • Explain what happens to surface salinities in the polar seas during seasonal changes?

  4. HW #3, March 30,due on April 3, Tuesday Read the article “the Darkening Sea” and answer 3 questions: • What are the major changes described in the article? • Why is it important to us to understand those changes and their consequences? • List few more similar examples of marine organisms changes due to global climate change – please provide your resources/references.

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