APES Unit 4 Review

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Which horizon is made up of partially weathered rocks?

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Horizon C is made up of partially weathered rocks.

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What is El Nino?

Back

El Nino is a warming of the Pacific Ocean between South America and Papua New Guinea.

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What is permeability in relation to soil?

Back

Permeability is a measure of how quickly water infiltrates soil.

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What happens at a subduction zone?

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At a subduction zone, the denser oceanic crust is subducting under the less dense oceanic crust.

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What two factors allow Earth to experience four distinct seasons?

Back

The tilt of the axis and rotation around the sun allow Earth to experience four distinct seasons.

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Define the term 'plate tectonics'.

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere which is divided into tectonic plates.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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The Earth's tilt is significant because it affects the angle of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.

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Explain the concept of 'ocean currents'.

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the world's oceans, driven by factors such as wind, water density differences, and the Earth's rotation.

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What is the role of the atmosphere in weather patterns?

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The atmosphere plays a crucial role in weather patterns by distributing heat and moisture around the planet.

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Define 'climate change'.

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily due to human activities.