Oceanography Merit Badge
Oceanography
Merit Badge
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Oceanography Merit Badge Overview
The oceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet and are the dominant feature of Earth. Wherever you live, the oceans influence the weather, the soil, the air, and the geography of your community. To study the oceans is to study Earth itself.
Oceanography Merit Badge Requirements
The previous version of the Merit Badge requirements can be found in Scoutbook
The requirements will be fed dynamically using the scout book integration 81
1. Name four branches of oceanography. Describe at least five reasons why it is important for people to learn about the oceans.
2. Explain the following terms: salinity, temperature, density, and describe how these important properties of seawater are measured by oceanographer. Discuss the circulation and currents of the ocean. Describe the effects of the oceans on weather and climate.
3. Describe the characteristics of ocean waves. Point out the differences among the storm surge, tsunami, tidal wave, and tidal bore. Explain the difference between sea, swell, and su