AP Environmental Unit 4: Earth's Systems & Resources

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What causes deep ocean currents?

Back

Density differences in water due to temperature and salinity.

Front

What is the type of soil most often used with plants?

Back

Loam, a mixture of clay, sand, and silt.

Front

What geological event is likely to occur at tectonic plate boundaries?

Back

Earthquake.

Front

What is the term for the rate at which water flows through soil?

Back

Permeability.

Front

What type of soil retains water and does not drain well?

Back

Clay.

Front

What is the primary driver of ocean currents?

Back

Wind patterns and the Earth's rotation.

Front

What is the difference between porosity and permeability?

Back

Porosity is the amount of void space in soil, while permeability is the ability of soil to transmit water.

Front

What is humus?

Back

Decomposed organic matter in soil that enriches it.

Front

What is the role of vegetation in soil conservation?

Back

Vegetation helps prevent soil erosion and maintains soil structure.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.