What is the primary cause of Earth's seasons?
APES Unit 4 Earth Systems & Resources

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The constant tilt of Earth's rotational axis with respect to the plane of its orbit around the Sun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In which atmospheric layer do all the pressure, wind, and precipitation changes occur?
Back
Troposphere.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What geological phenomena are islands in the middle of a tectonic plate usually associated with?
Back
Hot Spots.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What effect do larger pore spaces have on soil permeability?
Back
They create soils with high permeability.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In which atmospheric layer do meteors burn up?
Back
Mesosphere.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of the Troposphere?
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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs and where most of the atmosphere's mass is found.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Hot Spot in geology?
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A location where magma from deep within the mantle melts through the crust, often creating volcanic islands.
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