APES Unit 4 Test Review

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What weather conditions are associated with El Nino?

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Increased temperature, increased precipitation.

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What occurs at a divergent boundary?

Back

New crust is formed when plates pull apart.

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How are non-volcanic mountains created?

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Non-volcanic mountains can be created when two continental plates collide.

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What is the layer of soil where topsoil is found?

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Horizon A.

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What is the factor that an experimenter changes on purpose?

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Independent Variable.

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What is the definition of a divergent boundary?

Back

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.

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What is the definition of a convergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.

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What is the definition of a transform boundary?

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

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What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

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It is the variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the definition of topsoil?

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The uppermost layer of soil, rich in organic material and nutrients.