APES Unit 4 Review

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What is the ozone layer?

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A zone that absorbs UV radiation from the sun.

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What type of plate boundary is most likely to cause earthquakes?

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Transform plate boundary.

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Which wind system is closest to the equator?

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Trade winds.

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What type of plate boundary is most likely to cause the formation of a new landform?

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Divergent plate boundary.

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Why does the Earth have seasons?

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Tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

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To protect living organisms from harmful UV radiation.

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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Convergent, Divergent, and Transform.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A boundary where two plates collide, often forming mountains or causing subduction.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A boundary where two plates move apart, often creating new crust.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A boundary where two plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

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