Unit 1 APES

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What is a divergent boundary?

Back

A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What does the Tragedy of the Commons refer to?

Back

The Tragedy of the Commons refers to a situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to negative consequences for the entire community.

Front

Which factors affect a region's climate?

Back

Factors that affect a region's climate include large bodies of water, latitude, and mountains. Longitude does not significantly affect climate.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Front

Is the air in the troposphere denser than in other atmospheric layers?

Back

True, the air in the troposphere has a greater density than the air in any other layer of the atmosphere.

Front

Define convergent boundary.

Back

A convergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide, leading to subduction or mountain formation.

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What is a transform boundary?

Back

A transform boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

Front

Explain the concept of biodiversity.

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space and thus warming the planet.

Front

What role do large bodies of water play in climate regulation?

Back

Large bodies of water moderate climate by absorbing heat in the summer and releasing it in the winter, leading to milder temperatures.