earth and environmental science

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What is the effect of a straight alignment between Earth, the sun, and the moon on tides?

Back

It produces the greatest change in high or low tides.

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How does the speed of Earth change as it orbits the sun?

Back

Speed increases the closer Earth is to the sun and decreases the farther it is from the sun.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor that impacts ecosystem diversity?

Back

An increase in the amount of acid rain can change the pH of the soil in an ecosystem.

Front

What can scientists learn from the time differences between seismic P-waves and S-waves?

Back

The epicenter of an earthquake.

Front

In which atmospheric layer do thunderstorms occur?

Back

Troposphere.

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What is the definition of abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

Back

Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.

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What is the role of the troposphere in weather phenomena?

Back

It is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt in relation to seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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What is the definition of an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced.