Fall Semester Review 2024

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform boundary.

Front

What is the effect of the Northern Hemisphere being tilted away from the sun on daylight hours?

Back

The length of daylight is shorter.

Front

Which ocean surface temperature is more likely to lead to hurricane formation?

Back

Warmer ocean surface temperatures.

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move apart?

Back

Divergent boundary.

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates collide?

Back

Convergent boundary.

Front

What is the term for forces that cause an object to change its state of motion?

Back

Unbalanced forces.

Front

What happens to the length of daylight at Point X when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?

Back

The length of daylight is longer.

Front

What is the primary cause of ocean currents?

Back

Wind, Earth's rotation, and differences in water density.

Front

What is the relationship between ocean temperature and hurricane intensity?

Back

Warmer ocean temperatures can lead to more intense hurricanes.

Front

What is the definition of a convergent boundary?

Back

A tectonic boundary where two plates collide.