APES Unit 4 Quizs (CED Alignment)

Hadley cell

• A type of ocean current that flows along the equator.

• A convection current in the atmosphere that cycles between the equator and 30° N and 30° S.

• A weather phenomenon that occurs only in the polar regions.

• A geological process that forms mountains.

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Magma

• Solid rock.

• Molten rock.

• Gas released from volcanoes.

• Crystallized minerals.

Ferrell cell

• A type of ocean current that affects marine life.

• A convection current in the atmosphere that lies between Hadley cells and polar cells.

• A geological formation found in mountainous regions.

• A type of wind pattern that occurs only in the tropics.

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Convergent boundary

• An area where one plate moves toward another plate and collides.

• An area where two plates slide past each other.

• An area where two plates move away from each other.

• An area where plates are stationary and do not interact.

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Rock cycle

• The process of sedimentation and compaction of soil layers.

• The geologic cycle governing the constant formation, alteration, and destruction of rock material that results from tectonics, weathering, and erosion, among other processes.

• The cycle of water evaporation and precipitation in the environment.

• The process of fossilization and the formation of fossil fuels.

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Insolation

• Incoming solar radiation, which is the main source of energy on Earth.

• A type of pollution caused by solar energy.

• The process of converting solar energy into electricity.

• A measure of the Earth's distance from the sun.

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Thermohaline circulation

• An oceanic circulation pattern that drives the mixing of surface water and deep water.

• A type of wind-driven current that affects only the surface layer of the ocean.

• A phenomenon that occurs only in polar regions and does not affect global climate.

• A process that involves the evaporation of ocean water leading to increased salinity.

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Earthquake

• A sudden movement of Earth’s crust caused by a release of potential energy from the movement of tectonic plates.

• A gradual shift in the Earth's surface due to erosion.

• A volcanic eruption that causes ground shaking.

• A meteorological phenomenon that results in strong winds.

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A horizon

• A zone of organic material and minerals that have been mixed together, also known as Topsoil.

• The layer of soil that is primarily composed of clay and minerals.

• A layer of bedrock that lies beneath the soil layers.

• The layer of soil that is rich in sand and gravel.

Tsunami

• A series of waves in the ocean caused by seismic activity or an undersea volcano that causes a massive displacement of water.

• A type of storm surge caused by hurricanes and tropical storms.

• A phenomenon where the ocean water recedes suddenly before a large wave hits.

• A tidal wave that occurs during a full moon.

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