APES Midterm Review

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What is interspecific competition?

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Interspecific competition occurs when individuals of different species compete for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of ozone in the stratosphere?

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Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs and blocks the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

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How does temperature change with altitude in the atmosphere?

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As altitude increases, temperature generally decreases due to the thinning of the atmosphere and reduced air pressure.

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What is terrace farming?

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Terrace farming is an agricultural practice that involves creating flat areas on steep terrain to reduce soil erosion and manage water runoff.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is intraspecific competition?

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Intraspecific competition occurs when individuals of the same species compete for limited resources.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is resource partitioning?

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Resource partitioning is the process by which competing species use the environment differently to coexist.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What are the layers of the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere consists of several layers: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5