APES Unit 4 Review

APES Unit 4 Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-3

+10

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rain shadow effect?

Back

The rain shadow effect occurs when warm, moisture-laden air rises over a mountain range, cools, and loses moisture as precipitation on the windward side, leading to dry conditions on the leeward side.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

Back

Sedimentary rock is formed from smaller pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that settle and compact over time.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of boundary is the San Andreas Fault?

Back

The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is soil permeability?

Back

Soil permeability is the rate at which water flows through soil, influenced by the size and connectivity of soil pores.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary use of freshwater globally?

Back

Most of the freshwater around the world is used for agriculture.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'convergent boundary'.

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, while metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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