Stanford Achievement Environment and Earth Science Flashcards
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Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?
Answer: Crust
Earth's crust is the thinnest layer, ranging from about 5 km thick under oceans to about 70 km thick under continents.
What is the term for animals that eat only plants?
Answer: Herbivores
Herbivores are animals that consume only plant material, such as deer, rabbits, and caterpillars.
What happens during evaporation in the water cycle?
Answer: Liquid water becomes water vapor
During evaporation, liquid water absorbs heat energy and transforms into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.
What is habitat loss?
Answer: The destruction or degradation of the natural environment where animals live
Habitat loss occurs when natural environments are destroyed or damaged by human activities like deforestation or urban development, threatening wildlife.
What is the term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?
Answer: Climate
Climate refers to the average weather patterns of a region measured over 30 or more years, while weather describes day-to-day conditions.
Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?
Answer: Mushroom
Mushrooms are decomposers that break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
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