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APES Final Review Semester 1 (Units 1-4)
APES Final Review Semester 1 (Units 1-4)
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1
the rain shadow effect shows that prevailing winds carrying warm, moist air will lead to __________.
Dry areas on the side of the mountain facing the wind
condensation and precipitation
humid air on the other side of the mountain range.
Lush vegetation on the other side of the mountain range.
2
Ozone is found in both the _____________ but beneficial ozone is found only in the ________________.
troposhere and stratosphere; stratosphere
Troposphere and mesosphere, mesosphere
Stratosphere and mesosphere, stratosphere
Troposphere and stratosphere, troposphere
3
based on the theory of island biogegraphy, islands that are larger generally contain...
the same amount of species
less species than smaller islands
more species than smaller islands
less diverse habitats
4
generally, more developed countries (MDC) have a lower total fertility rate (TFR) and infant mortality rate (IMR)
True
False
5
what is NOT a characteristic of r- strategists?
being a pioneer species
high biotic potential
nonexistent parental care
high fertility rates
6
tropical climate zones are located...
Between 60 degree latitude and the poles
Between the 30 degree and 60 degree latitudes
Between 30 degrees N and 30 degrees S latitudes
From the equator to the poles
7
ecosystems that are cold and dark have low net primary productivity (NPP=GPP-R)
False
True
8
A soil heavy in this has very fine particles that are easily compacted & have low permeability
sand
clay
silt
humus
9
what type of survivorship curve exhibits high mortality rates earlier in life?
2
4
3
1
10
which type of lake has highest turbidity?
oligotrophic
delta
eutrophic
mesotrophic
11
in convection currents, magma near the core ______ because it becomes _____
sinks; less dense
sinks; more dense
rises; less dense
rises; more dense
12
in an El Niño year, which of the following does NOT happen?
less precipitation in Australia/Southern Asia
Increased upwelling in South America
Increased transmission of diseases due to stagnant warm water
Warmer temperatures in the United States
13
How does the ocean help regulate temperature?
When it is cold on land, the ocean will absorb heat from land.
The ocean releases heat when it's hot.
Water is capable of absorbing heat.
Oceans do not help moderate temperature.
14
The process of breaking down rock is...
weathering
erosion
transpiration
eluviation
15
going south from the north pole, winds will be deflected westward due to ___
trade winds
el nino
coriolis effect
la nina
