APES Unit 4 Review

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What causes the Coriolis Effect?

Back

The Coriolis Effect is caused by the Earth rotating on its axis.

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What is the surface of the earth known as?

Back

The surface of the earth is known as the lithosphere, which sits atop a liquid layer called the asthenosphere.

Front

What are the two main agents of erosion?

Back

The two main agents of erosion are wind and flowing water.

Front

What texture does a soil sample with 60% clay, 30% silt, and 10% sand have?

Back

The soil sample has a clay texture.

Front

Which soil component has the least capacity for holding water?

Back

Sand has the least capacity for holding water.

Front

Define lithosphere.

Back

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper mantle.

Front

Define asthenosphere.

Back

The asthenosphere is the semi-fluid layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere, allowing for tectonic plate movement.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

Back

Gravity is a driving force in erosion, causing materials to move downhill.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

Front

What is soil texture?

Back

Soil texture refers to the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay in a soil sample.