FINAL APES Review

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What are the two main agents of erosion?

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Wind and flowing water.

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How will climate change impact the distribution of Red Pine trees in the future?

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Red Pine will shift northward into Canada.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and solar energy are used to produce oxygen and sugar.

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What three components are necessary to create photochemical smog?

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Nitrogen Dioxide, Sunlight, and VOCs.

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What is biomagnification?

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Toxins that get passed up the food chain in increasing amounts.

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Define erosion.

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What role do VOCs play in air pollution?

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone and photochemical smog.

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Explain the concept of carrying capacity.

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem productivity and stability, providing resilience against environmental changes.