APES Unit 4 Review

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What is the El Nino-Southern Oscillation?

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A climate pattern characterized by sea surface temperature changes greater than 0.5°C for more than 5 months in the central tropical Pacific Ocean.

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Where are the sun's rays least direct?

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Near the poles.

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What is Horizon A in soil layers?

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The layer of soil that contains topsoil, which is rich in organic material and nutrients.

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What effect would occur if the Earth did not rotate on its axis?

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There would be no Coriolis effect, which influences wind and ocean currents.

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What is a watershed?

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All of the land that drains into a particular body of water.

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Define the term 'Coriolis effect'.

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, affecting wind and ocean currents.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the equator in terms of solar energy?

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The equator receives the most direct sunlight throughout the year, leading to warmer temperatures.

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Explain the concept of convection in the atmosphere.

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The process by which warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating circulation patterns in the atmosphere.

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What is the role of bedrock in the soil profile?

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Bedrock is the solid rock layer beneath the soil that provides minerals and nutrients to the soil above.