APES Unit 4 Review

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What is the June solstice?

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The June solstice is the day in June when the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest period of daylight due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What impact does removing large trees have on a watershed?

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Removing large trees can increase temperature, leading to warmer surrounding water and soil, and can also increase runoff.

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What is the thermosphere?

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The thermosphere is a layer of the atmosphere that contains charged gas molecules which glow and produce light when hit by solar energy, such as the northern lights.

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What causes Hadley cells to form?

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Hadley cells form due to the Sun warming moist air at the equator, causing it to rise. As the air moves away from the equator, it cools, becomes denser, and sinks.

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How does the Sun's energy affect the Earth's surface from June to September in the Northern Hemisphere?

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From June to September, the Northern Hemisphere experiences a change from summer to autumn, with decreasing daylight hours and the strongest infrared radiation during the June solstice.

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What is the significance of the March equinox?

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The March equinox marks the point in spring when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around March 20 or 21.

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What is the December solstice?

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The December solstice is the day in December when the Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest period of daylight due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What is runoff in a watershed?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from precipitation, that moves across the land and into bodies of water, affecting water quality and quantity.

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What is the role of the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere, located above the troposphere, and contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

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What is the significance of the equator in climate?

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The equator receives direct sunlight year-round, leading to warmer temperatures and influencing global weather patterns and climate zones.