APES Unit 4 Review

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What is ENSO and where does it primarily occur?

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ENSO stands for El Niño-Southern Oscillation, a climate pattern that occurs in the Pacific Ocean basin, affecting global weather patterns.

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What is one consequence of El Niño?

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One consequence of El Niño is flooding and increased rainfall in South America.

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What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving apart?

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A divergent plate boundary is characterized by tectonic plates moving apart.

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Which surface has the highest albedo?

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Snow has the highest albedo, reflecting most of the sunlight that hits it.

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What is the texture of soil that is 60% clay, 30% silt, and 10% sand?

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The texture of this soil sample is classified as clay.

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Define albedo in the context of environmental science.

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Albedo is the measure of reflectivity of a surface, indicating how much sunlight is reflected versus absorbed.

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What is the difference between a convergent and divergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary occurs where plates collide, while a divergent plate boundary occurs where plates move apart.

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What are the primary effects of El Niño on global weather patterns?

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El Niño can lead to increased rainfall in some regions, droughts in others, and altered storm patterns.

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What is the significance of the Pacific Ocean in climate events?

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The Pacific Ocean is crucial for climate events like ENSO, which significantly influence global weather.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is a type of convergent boundary where one tectonic plate is forced under another.