APES Unit 4 Review

Front

What type of boundary is the San Andreas Fault in California?

Back

Transform boundary.

Front

What is the term for all the land that drains into a particular body of water?

Back

Watershed.

Front

What is one consequence of El Nino?

Back

Flooding and increased rainfall in South America.

Front

During which conditions does upwelling occur off the coast of Peru?

Back

Normal Conditions.

Front

What causes deep ocean currents?

Back

Density.

Front

Define a watershed.

Back

An area of land that drains into a specific body of water.

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other.

Front

What is the significance of El Nino in climate patterns?

Back

It can cause extreme weather events, including flooding and drought.

Front

Explain the concept of upwelling.

Back

The process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, bringing nutrients.

Front

What are global wind patterns?

Back

Winds that circulate around the Earth, influencing climate and ocean currents.