APES Unit 4 Earth systems & resources

Front

Where is the naturally occurring good ozone layer located?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

In which horizon is most of the HUMUS found?

Back

Horizon A

Front

As you travel from the crust to the inner core, how do temperature and density change?

Back

They would all increase.

Front

Which atmospheric zone contains most weather events?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the thin layer of gases surrounding Earth called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To protect Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

What are the four main spheres of Earth?

Back

Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere.

Front

What is the difference between the troposphere and stratosphere?

Back

The troposphere is where weather occurs, while the stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

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

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.