APES UNIT 4 Vocab

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What is high permeability in soil?

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High permeability refers to the ability of soil to transmit water and air due to larger pore spaces, allowing for easier drainage.

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What type of geological event is commonly associated with tectonic plate boundaries?

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Earthquakes are commonly associated with tectonic plate boundaries due to the movement and friction between plates.

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What is the rain shadow effect?

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The rain shadow effect occurs when a coastal mountain range blocks moisture-laden winds, causing the leeward side to receive less precipitation.

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What determines the direction of prevailing winds?

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The direction of prevailing winds is determined by latitude and the Earth's rotation.

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If a primary consumer contains 1,000 kcal of energy, how much energy does a secondary consumer gain?

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A secondary consumer gains approximately 100 kcal of energy when it eats a primary consumer, due to energy transfer efficiency.

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Define primary consumer.

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers (plants) and are the second trophic level in a food chain.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and supporting plant growth.

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Explain the concept of trophic levels.

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Trophic levels represent the hierarchical positions in a food chain, including producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers.

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What is the significance of the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect influences wind and ocean currents by causing them to curve due to the Earth's rotation.

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Define thermal inversion.

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Thermal inversion is a weather phenomenon where a layer of warm air traps cooler air at the surface, often leading to pollution accumulation.