APES Unit 4 Review

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What are controlled variables?

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Controlled variables are the variables that remain constant throughout an experiment to ensure a fair test.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is the area where the oceanic crust goes beneath the continental crust.

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In which atmospheric layer do meteors burn up?

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Meteors burn up in the mesosphere.

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What is the order of convection cells starting from the equator?

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The order is Hadley, Ferrell, Polar.

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What type of boundary is the San Andreas Fault?

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The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary.

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Define independent variables.

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Independent variables are the variables that are changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test their effects on dependent variables.

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What is the role of dependent variables in an experiment?

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Dependent variables are the variables that are measured and affected in an experiment.

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Explain the concept of convection cells.

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Convection cells are large-scale patterns of circulation in the atmosphere or oceans caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is the significance of the mesosphere?

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The mesosphere is significant because it is the layer of the atmosphere where most meteors burn up upon entering.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.