APES Unit 4 Review - Flashcard 1

Front

What layer of the atmosphere is known for containing most of the weather phenomena?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What type of plate boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

Back

Divergent boundary

Front

How does temperature change with increasing altitude in the atmosphere?

Back

Temperature decreases as altitude increases.

Front

Which gas is the most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the primary reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform boundary

Front

What is the effect of altitude on air pressure?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Front

What is the term for the movement of air in the atmosphere that creates wind?

Back

Convection currents.

Front

What is the significance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

Back

It absorbs and protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.