APES Unit 4 AP Collegeboard Exam Questions and
Answers
Which of the following is the best explanation for the formation of Hadley cells in the
tropics, as seen in the diagram between 30 degree N and 30 degree S latitude? - -The sun
warms the moist air at the equator and causes it to rise because of its lower density. As the
warm air moves away from the equator, it cools, becomes denser , and then sinks.
-Which of the following is the best explanation for the deflection of the trade winds in both
hemispheres, as seen in the diagram above? - -The wind is deflected west because of
Earths rotation
-The map above shows the locations of known volcanoes and earthquakes. Which of the
following explains what is being illustrated in the enclosed area in the northwest portion of
the map? - -The enclosed area shows a hot spot in the middle of the Pacific Plate in the
Hawaiian Islands.
-Which of the following statements best describes the boundary between the two tectonic
plates seen in the map? - -The map illustrates A transform boundary, where tectonic plates
slide past each other as the Pacific plate moves north west in the North American plate
move south east.
-Which of the following combinations correctly identifies and explains the effects of the
differences in the distribution of solar radiation on earth as seen in the diagram above? - -
Global wind patterns are created because uneven solar radiation results in warm air at low
latitude and cold air at high latitudes, resulting in density differences between the air
masses.
-Which statement is best illustrated in the diagram above regarding how the suns energy
affects the earths surface from June through September and the northern hemisphere? - -
The season changes from summer to autumn, daylight hours decrease, and infrared
radiation is the strongest during the June solstice.
-Based on the diagram, which of the following describes why the summer solstice In
Australia occurs in December and not in June? - -At this time of year, the tilt of earth causes
Australia to receive highly concentrated solar radiation.
-Based on the diagram which of the following days in earth yearly orbit would have the
longest period of daylight in the northern hemisphere? - -June Solstice
-Peru's commercial anchovy industry would most likely be harmed during an El Niño
southern Oscillation (ENSO) event. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for
the decline in anchovy during an El Niño southern oscillation event? - -less nutrient rich
water reaches surface waters, disrupting the food web.
Answers
Which of the following is the best explanation for the formation of Hadley cells in the
tropics, as seen in the diagram between 30 degree N and 30 degree S latitude? - -The sun
warms the moist air at the equator and causes it to rise because of its lower density. As the
warm air moves away from the equator, it cools, becomes denser , and then sinks.
-Which of the following is the best explanation for the deflection of the trade winds in both
hemispheres, as seen in the diagram above? - -The wind is deflected west because of
Earths rotation
-The map above shows the locations of known volcanoes and earthquakes. Which of the
following explains what is being illustrated in the enclosed area in the northwest portion of
the map? - -The enclosed area shows a hot spot in the middle of the Pacific Plate in the
Hawaiian Islands.
-Which of the following statements best describes the boundary between the two tectonic
plates seen in the map? - -The map illustrates A transform boundary, where tectonic plates
slide past each other as the Pacific plate moves north west in the North American plate
move south east.
-Which of the following combinations correctly identifies and explains the effects of the
differences in the distribution of solar radiation on earth as seen in the diagram above? - -
Global wind patterns are created because uneven solar radiation results in warm air at low
latitude and cold air at high latitudes, resulting in density differences between the air
masses.
-Which statement is best illustrated in the diagram above regarding how the suns energy
affects the earths surface from June through September and the northern hemisphere? - -
The season changes from summer to autumn, daylight hours decrease, and infrared
radiation is the strongest during the June solstice.
-Based on the diagram, which of the following describes why the summer solstice In
Australia occurs in December and not in June? - -At this time of year, the tilt of earth causes
Australia to receive highly concentrated solar radiation.
-Based on the diagram which of the following days in earth yearly orbit would have the
longest period of daylight in the northern hemisphere? - -June Solstice
-Peru's commercial anchovy industry would most likely be harmed during an El Niño
southern Oscillation (ENSO) event. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for
the decline in anchovy during an El Niño southern oscillation event? - -less nutrient rich
water reaches surface waters, disrupting the food web.
