APES Unit 4 Review

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What causes temperature changes in adiabatic heating?

Back

A pressure increase.

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What is one consequence of El Nino?

Back

Increased flooding and rainfall in South America.

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What primarily powers Earth’s climate system?

Back

Energy from the sun.

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains all of the water vapor and weather?

Back

Troposphere.

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Which surface has the highest albedo?

Back

Snow.

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Define albedo.

Back

Albedo is the measure of the reflectivity of a surface, expressed as a fraction or percentage.

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What is the role of the troposphere in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

It is the lowest layer where weather occurs and contains most of the atmosphere's mass.

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Explain the concept of adiabatic cooling.

Back

Adiabatic cooling occurs when air rises and expands, leading to a decrease in temperature without heat exchange.

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What is the significance of the sun's energy in climate systems?

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The sun's energy drives weather patterns, ocean currents, and the overall climate system.

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What are the main components of the Earth's climate system?

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The atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.