Problem 1
Both tsunamis and hurricanes are devastating, catastrophic events that severely damage the coast, but tsunamis pose little threat to offshore fishing boats. Why?
Problem 3
You found out from your friend in New York that the city experienced a very harsh winter last year. Going through news reports, you realized that New York receives more snowfall in winter than Paris does. Despite the fact that Paris is located further north of New York, the European city is not as cold as the U.S. one. Can you provide an explanation for the lesser snowfall in Paris? What is the reason behind the lower temperatures in New York?
Problem 6
What structures could prevent a tourist beach from losing its sand when faced with high longshore currents?
Problem 8
The force of gravity plays a critical role in creating ocean tides. The more massive an object, the stronger its pull of gravity. Explain why the Sun's influence is only about half that of the Moon, even though the Sun is much more massive than the Moon.
