Georgia standard · Science

`SO5`Waves, Tides, and Coasts

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on how waves and tides are created and their influence on coastal processes.

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Expectations

SO5.a
Develop and use models to demonstrate how ocean waves are generated. (Clarification statement: Consideration should be given to the type of waves formed by wind, atmospheric pressure gradients, gravitation, earthquakes, storms, and surface tension forces.)
SO5.b
Use mathematics and computational thinking to analyze the properties of ocean waves and how they change as they interact with the seafloor.
SO5.c
Construct an argument based on evidence from tide tables and lunar calendars to explain the role of the moon and sun in the formation of tides and tidal patterns.
SO5.d
Construct an explanation for the effects of waves and tides on coastlines, including how they interact with sandy shorelines to transport sediments, influence barrier islands, and affect the marine organisms that live there.

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