What This Document Is
This is a lab study guide for Exam One in Introduction to Oceanography (OCEA 10) at El Camino College. It’s designed to help students prepare for a practical exam focused on using Google Earth Pro to analyze features of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and understanding basic oceanographic concepts. The guide includes conversion factors and links to specific Google Earth views.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in OCEA 10 who need to demonstrate their ability to locate and analyze oceanographic features using geospatial tools. It’s used as a review before Lab Exam #1, helping students focus their study efforts on the specific skills and knowledge that will be assessed. Successful completion of this lab exam contributes to the overall course grade.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide provides a framework for preparation, but it does *not* teach the underlying oceanographic principles. Students are expected to have a foundational understanding of plate tectonics, seafloor spreading, and ocean features from lectures and readings. The guide also requires students to independently download and learn to use Google Earth Pro, which is not covered within the document itself. It is a preparation tool, not a replacement for course material.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes:
* Conversion factors for units of distance (miles, feet, kilometers, meters, etc.).
* Links to pre-set Google Earth views of the San Andreas Fault, Hawaii, the Mariana Trench, the East Pacific Rise, and the Ganges (Bengal) Fan.
* A series of questions related to these locations, requiring students to use Google Earth to determine coordinates, distances, depths, and ages of oceanic crust.
* Definitions of key terms like continental shelf, active margin, latitude, and divergent plate boundary.
* Questions prompting explanation of ocean floor features and sediment sources.
This preview *does not* include answers to the questions, detailed instructions on using Google Earth Pro, or in-depth explanations of the oceanographic concepts. It only outlines the topics and skills that will be tested on the exam.