ACP Review #5 DOL

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The movements of water in a continuous flow is called

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ocean currents

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How does the conveyor belt describe the distribution of waters around the Earth?

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Warm waters from the equator move toward the poles and cold waters from the poles towards the equator.

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How ocean currents affect climate?

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By transporting warm water from the equator towards the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics.

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Process by which new ocean crust forms.

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Seafloor spreading

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What is the process happening at R?

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sea floor spreading

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How often do El Nino events occur?

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2-7 years

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Both El Nino and La Nina have this in common: Influence rainy / dry weather world wide

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Influence rainy / dry weather world wide

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El Nino occurs when the tropical ocean waters are warmer in which ocean? Options: Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Arctic

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Pacific

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Where is the Ring of Fire located?

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Pacific Plate

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What is the most dangerous geological hazard common around the Ring of Fire?

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Earthquakes