APES Unit 4

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What are transform boundaries?

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Transform boundaries are tectonic plate boundaries where plates slide past each other.

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What gas makes up the largest component of Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.

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Which horizon is made up of partially weathered rocks?

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Horizon C is composed of partially weathered rocks.

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What type of boundary is the San Andreas Fault?

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The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary.

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What layer of the atmosphere holds all of the water vapor and weather?

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The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere that contains most of the water vapor and weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the definition of a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects life on Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the significance of the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, and is crucial for tectonic activity.

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What are the main components of soil?

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Soil is composed of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3