STUDY GUIDE FOR EXAM 2: INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY

Crush your second Oceanography exam with this clear, easy-to-follow guide!

This study guide covers everything you need to know for Exam 2 of OCEAN 100, including:

✅ Tides – causes, types, and tidal patterns

✅ Seawater chemistry – salinity, dissolved gases, pH

✅ Seawater physics – temperature, density, thermocline, halocline

✅ Weather & climate – Coriolis effect, wind systems, El Niño/La Niña, hurricanes

✅ Ocean currents – surface/deep currents, gyres, upwelling, thermohaline flow

✅ Waves – formation, types, behavior in shallow/deep water

✅ Sample questions and memory tips

✅ Condensed summaries of lectures & textbook content

Built to help you study smarter, not harder — this guide breaks down complex concepts into simple bullet points, diagrams, and key takeaways.

Perfect for last-minute review or structured prep — whether you’re catching up or locking in an A.

📄 Format: PDF | Length: ~23 pages