APES Unit 4

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What causes surface currents in the ocean?

Back

Surface currents are primarily caused by global wind patterns.

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What condition leads to upwelling off the coast of Peru?

Back

Upwelling occurs off the coast of Peru during Normal Conditions.

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What is the relationship between pore space size and soil permeability?

Back

Larger pore spaces generally create soils with high permeability.

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What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe?

Back

The Gulf Stream carries warm water.

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What happens at a divergent boundary?

Back

At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates pull apart.

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What is the role of Earth's rotation in ocean currents?

Back

Earth's rotation influences the direction of ocean currents through the Coriolis effect.

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Define upwelling in oceanography.

Back

Upwelling is the process where deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface.

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What is the significance of the thermohaline circulation?

Back

Thermohaline circulation is crucial for regulating climate and distributing heat in the oceans.

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Explain the concept of density currents.

Back

Density currents are driven by differences in water density, often due to temperature and salinity variations.

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What is the impact of El Niño on global weather patterns?

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El Niño can disrupt normal weather patterns, leading to increased rainfall in some areas and droughts in others.