After reading, studying, and discussing Chapter 14, you should be able to:

• List the factors that influence surface ocean currents.

• Discuss the importance of surface ocean currents.

• Describe deep-ocean circulation.

• Describe wave characteristics and types.

• Describe wave erosion and the features produced by wave erosion.

• Discuss shoreline erosional problems and solutions.

• Explain the differences between an emergent and submergent coast.

• Discuss the factors that influence tides.

• Describe the monthly tidal cycle, three main tidal patterns, and tidal currents.

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