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A - Wind Duration vs. Wave Height

Click here to go to the UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN WW2010 PROJECT WIND BARB site.

• Read about and understand how wind barbs work.

Click here to go to the ALL LAKES WIND site.

1. Describe both the direction of wind and the speed of wind on Lake Michigan. 
2. What is the overall pattern of wind speed and direction on the lake?
3. Describe the wind speeds in different locations on Lake Michigan.

Click here to go to the ALL LAKES WAVE HEIGHT site.

1. Describe the wave height in different parts of Lake Michigan. 
2. What is the overall pattern of wave height? What is the relationship between the length of time the wind blows over water and the height of the waves produced?

B - Economic Interests

1. Think about the harmful and beneficial effects of Zebra mussels.  What are some ways Zebra mussels are economically important?

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