APES Unit 4 Earth Systems & Resources

Front

What is the primary cause of Earth's seasons?

Back

The constant tilt of Earth's rotational axis with respect to the plane of its orbit around the Sun.

Front

In which atmospheric layer do all the pressure, wind, and precipitation changes occur?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What geological phenomena are islands in the middle of a tectonic plate usually associated with?

Back

Hot Spots.

Front

What effect do larger pore spaces have on soil permeability?

Back

They create soils with high permeability.

Front

In which atmospheric layer do meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere.

Front

What is the definition of the Troposphere?

Back

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs and where most of the atmosphere's mass is found.

Front

What is a Hot Spot in geology?

Back

A location where magma from deep within the mantle melts through the crust, often creating volcanic islands.

Front

Define permeability in the context of soil.

Back

The ability of soil to transmit water and air through its pore spaces.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

It is responsible for the changing seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun.

Front

What occurs at subduction zones?

Back

One tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.