Applied Coastal Oceanography (Sci366)
Assignment 2: Fall 2007
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Interconnection of 1st Order, 2nd Order, and 3rd Order Events in Influencing Coastal Usage Patterns

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Follow report guidelines listed under assignments for formatting and style
Read all associated materials
Identify a "Cape" or a "Bay" that you would like to address (e.g., Cape Cod, Cape May, San Francisco Bay, etc.).
Describe the 1st and/or 2nd Order events that influenced the geological structure of the area.
Describe the 3rd Order events that fashioned the land and sea interface in the area.
Describe the resulting land uses that emanated from these formational dynamics.
How has the land use changed the area?
What management programs/plans are in place to preserve the coastal character and prevent deterioration? Be specific.

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