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Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Centre: Oceanography: Waves
A very detailed article on the characteristics of waves and wave behavior. It discusses the influence waves have on the marine environment and the global climate, the physics of wave motion, the interactions between waves and wind, wave...
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Storm Surf: Wave Basics
Site not only introduces the formation of ocean waves, but discusses the factors that lead to the formation of the really big waves sought by surfers around the world. There is a great deal of helpful information here, along with links...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Weather and Climate: Waves and Currents
Liven up classroom learning when studying waves and currents! This video will energize students to know what causes waves and how powerful they can be. Catch a wave.
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Southampton Oceanography Centre: Rossby Waves
This site from the Southampton Oceanography Centre provides an easy-to-understand definition and schematic of a Rossby Wave in the Introduction hyperlink. Also includes information on how to observe Rossby waves in satellite data and a...
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Nanoos: Conditions at Sea Background [Pdf]
In this instructional activity young scholars will explore the concepts of wave formation and forecasting, they will investigate the relationship between wind and wave height and they will predict the actual conditions out at sea using...
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Java Applets for Coastal Engineer
If you have a browser that supports Java, you may find this site interesting. A series of Applets allow you to investigate wave generation and behavior.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Wind Waves
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How winds form ocean waves.
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Ck 12: Earth Science: Wind Waves
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Wind picks up water and forms ocean waves that travel along the surface.
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Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Ocean Movements and Waves
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how waves move through water.
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Ck 12: Earth Science: Landforms From Wave Erosion and Deposition
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguishes between erosional and depositional features created by ocean waves on a shoreline.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Waves
This site from the Missouri Botanical Garden provides a brief description of how waves form and move. Click on the "waves" link in the toolbar to the left. This site is basic, but very informative. Includes colorful animations...
Organization for Community Networks
Columbia Education Center: Understanding Waves
This site is provided for by the Columbia Education Center. Activities that will help to understand the nature of waves and their propagation. Some of the activities apply to waves other than water waves.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science: Ocean Wind and Waves
A brief introduction to how ocean waves form. Includes a suggestion for a simple lab activity to further understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Wind Waves Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the interactions of the wind and waves. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.