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UNIT 5 APES TESTSoil Salinization Correlation - correct answer The more salt in the soil, the less seeds will germinate There is usually a point where none will germinate - about 1%NaCl Photosynthesis equation - correct answer 6CO2 + 6H2O ------> C6H12O6 + 6O2 How does cutting down trees affect atmospheric carbon? How does burning trees affect atmospheric carbon? - correct answer → It causes for less photosynthesis to occur which releases less oxygen into the atmosphere and leaves m...

4.1: Explain how the variety of species has generally increased over time. - Answer Variety of life has become more extensive because species adapted to all environments in the world- even extreme habitats. 4.2: Explain the negative impact that some human activities (give 3 examples) have on diversity of species. - Answer -Deforestation/loss of habitat leads to decrease in species richness -Whole ecosystems are affected when species rapidly decline -Leading to extinction or imbalance in...

AQA A-Level GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 Physical Geography MS 2021 Outline the relationship between the water cycle and the carbon cycle in the atmosphere. Point marked Allow 1 mark per valid point with extra mark(s) for developed points (d). For example: Notes for answers • Increasing concentrations of carbon (and Methane) in the atmosphere has a warming effect on the planet and leads to increased evaporation (1). This can increase rates of precipitation or equally higher rates of evapora...

AQA GCSE Geography Latest Update 100% Pass Describe how nutrients are cycled in a land-based ecosystem. When dead material is decomposed, nutrients are released into the soil.The nutrients are then taken up from the soil by plants. The plants may be eaten by consumers. When the plants or consumers die, the nutrients are returned to the soil. This transfer of nutrients is called nutrient cycling Describe the global distribution of tropical rainforests - Along the equator between the Tropic of Ca...

World Geography SOL Review What is the difference between absolute location and relative location? - Absolute location is the exact position of a place. Relative location is the position of a place compared to the position of another place. What do latitude lines measure? Which direction are they drawn? What is the 0 degree line? - Latitude lines measure north and south. They are drawn east to west. The Equator What do longitude lines measure? Which direction are they drawn? What is ...

Is soil science also studied in other academic settings? - Art Where did Donnie Smith work? - CEO of Tyson What/where is Mesoamerica? - -a cultural region, the Maya and Aztec empires -Central Mexico into Central America (Honduras) Know what tools he used to get where he is today (Donnie Smith) - -communication skills -being able to work w people -having desire to see others succeed When was the peak of the Maya civilization? - 800 AD What soil order is commonly the site of most...

BIO 101 Final Exam WVU Salihu Questions and Answers Already Passed feature of a well-designed experiment 1. experimental group- group recieving treatment 2. control group- not exposed to treatment 3. has an IV and DV 4. blind strategies 5. randomized- subjects randomly assigned to group 6. repeatable population group of same species that live in a specific habitat community populations of different species that interact with each other within an location ecosystem all living or...

State the estimates of diversity in the U.S. and Canada and in Mexico and explain what is meant by biodiversity hotspots correct answer: Encompasses 15% of the planet's total land area -Biodiversity hotspots: specific areas around the globe with particularly high concentrations of species that have experienced habitat loss Describe how human activities have led to losses of biodiversity and identify the leading contributor correct answer: Human settlement and farming have led to destructi...

Most organisms share some features like... correct answer: Even the most desperate organisms share some features, suggesting that the single, nine random process generated diversity. True or False #1: biodiversity on earth will likely decrease in the near future. correct answer: True! Fingerprints of human activity, spread of an invasive species, Rapid change and global climate, habitat destruction, Deforestation What are the Three World Views? correct answer: 1. Natural Evolution - Evo...

ILTS Social Science Content Test Latest Update Graded A+ Concentric Zone Model A circle with 5 outer layers 1. Central Business District (CBD) 2. Transition Zone 3. Low Income 4. Middle Income Snow in Buffalo, NY compared to Chicago Chicago is westward to the lake. So compared to Chicago New York gets more snow. Deforestation Deforestation occurs when forest are cut down. Not only is the carbon ceased from the trees, but CO2 is released into the atmosphere. Climate change tak...