Earth, Science, & Maps Caleb Nicholson January 6, 2010 CEC - WD2

Earth, Science, & Maps

Caleb NicholsonJanuary 6, 2010

CEC - WD2

Table of Contents

Continents Oceans Latitude & Longitude Climate Zones Global Wind Patterns Ocean Surface Currents

ContinentsAsiaNorth

America

SouthAmerica

Australia

Africa

Antarctica

Europe

OceansPacific

Southern

AtlanticAntarctic

Indian

Latitude & Longitude

XIndian

XAtlantic

B

C

CT

H

J

Climate Zones

Tropic Zone: 23.5°N – 23.5°S

Temperate Zone: 23.5°N - 66.5°N

Temperate Zone: 23.5°S - 66.5°S

Polar Zone: 66.5°S – 90°S

Polar Zone: 66.5°N – 90°N

Global Winds

60°S

30°S

60°N

30°N

0°

Polar CellsRising

Air

Sinking Air

RisingAir

Polar Easterlies

Ferrelcell

Hadleycells

Westerlies

Trade Winds

Westerlies

Polar Easterlies

Polar Easterlies

Nike Shoe Investigation-Ocean Surface Patterns

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Nike Shoe Investigation cont.

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4.

E W

73.2.

3.5.6.

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N. Pacific

Oyashio Alaska

Analysis of Data

1- Define these terms: (a) gyre (b) current (c) eddy

2- By looking at the data you plotted on your map, write a sentence or two describing the general shape of the route or pathwaytaken by the drifting shoes.

3- Write a few sentences EXPLAINING this pathway using appropriate terms from #1 above.

4- Using an atlas or other reference showing the major surface currents in the Pacific Ocean, (a) List the names for each of thecurrents that affected the distribution of the shoes, and (b) write them on your map showing their correct location

Analysis of Data Answers

1. (a) gyre – Coil (b) current – steady flow of fluid

(e) eddy – flow in a circular current

2. The shoes flowed in a somewhat circular motion.

3. The current that the shoes were in was flowing in a it was an eddy current.

3. (a) North Pacific, Oyashio, and Alaska are the currents that affected the shoe distribution. (b)

Latitude & Longitude

1. Draw a red line along the equator (0 degrees latitude).

2. Draw a purple line along the Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude).

3. In which ocean is the location 10 degrees S latitude, 75 degrees E longitude located? Mark it on the map with a blue "X" and write the name of the ocean.

4. In which ocean is the location 30 degrees N latitude, 60 degrees W longitude located? Mark it on the map with a blue "Y" and write the name of the ocean.

Latitude & Longitude Cont.

MU. Mumbai: 19°N, 72°ENA. Nairobi: 1°S, 37°ENO. New Orleans: 30°N, 90°WNY. New York: 40°N, 74°WR, Rio de Janeiro: 23°S, 43°WSE. Seattle: 47°N, 122°WSY. Sydney: 34°S, 151°ETK. Tokyo: 35°N, 139°ET. Toronto: 43°N, 79°WT. Toronto: 43°N, 79°W

5. Mark the following cities on the map in red:

B. Beijing: 40°N, 116°EC. Cairo: 30°N, 31°ECT. Cape Town: 34°S, 18°EH. Hong Kong: 22°N, 114°EJ. Jakarta: 6°S, 106°ELA. Los Angeles: 34°N, 118°WLI. Lima: 12°S, 77°WLO. London: 51°N, 0°WMC. Mexico City: 19°N, 99°W MO. Moscow: 55°N, 37°E