Unit 4 APES Practice

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What is the ITCZ?

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The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a region near the equator where trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet, leading to increased precipitation and thunderstorms.

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Where is the ITCZ located?

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Just above the equator.

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What drives global wind patterns?

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Solar Radiation is the primary driving force behind global wind patterns, influencing temperature and pressure differences.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as air and water, caused by the rotation of the Earth, affecting wind and ocean currents.

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What type of plate boundary results in sea floor spreading?

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Divergent boundaries are where tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

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What is an El Niño?

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El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather patterns.

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What is a likely effect of an El Niño on weather patterns in California?

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Increased flooding in California.

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What is the O horizon in soil?

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The O horizon, or organic layer, is the top layer of soil composed mainly of organic matter, such as decomposed leaves and other plant material.

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What is leaching in soil science?

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Leaching is the process by which soluble substances are washed out from the soil, often leading to nutrient depletion.

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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Divergent, Convergent, and Transform boundaries.