Unit 4 APES Review
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Biology
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the leeward side of a mountain?
Back
The leeward side of a mountain is the side that faces away from the prevailing winds, often resulting in drier conditions and less vegetation, sometimes leading to desert-like environments.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the unequal warming of the Earth?
Back
The unequal warming of the Earth is caused by: I. Variation in the angle of sunlight that reaches Earth II. Variation in the amount of surface area over which the Sun's rays are distributed.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary cause of earthquakes in California and Japan?
Back
Both areas are on the boundary of active tectonic plates, where the motion of the plates causes earthquakes.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are deep ocean currents primarily a result of?
Back
Deep ocean currents are primarily a result of density differences in water, influenced by temperature and salinity.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define upwelling in oceanography.
Back
Upwelling is the process where wind near a shore pushes surface water away, allowing nutrient-rich cold water to rise from the depths.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Coriolis effect?
Back
The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds and currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain the concept of oceanic gyres.
Back
Oceanic gyres are large systems of circulating ocean currents, driven by wind patterns and the Coriolis effect, that help distribute heat and nutrients across the oceans.
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