APES Earth Systems & Resources Flashcards
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Which Earth layer is responsible for tectonic plate movement?
Answer: Asthenosphere
The asthenosphere, a semi-fluid layer in the upper mantle, enables the movement of tectonic plates.
Which process in the rock cycle involves the transformation of rock due to heat and pressure?
Answer: Metamorphism
Metamorphism changes existing rock into metamorphic rock through intense heat and pressure without melting it.
What is the primary source of freshwater on Earth?
Answer: Glaciers and ice caps
Glaciers and ice caps hold the majority of Earth's freshwater, making them crucial to water resource studies.
Which natural phenomenon is most directly responsible for the seasons on Earth?
Answer: Earth’s axial tilt
The tilt of Earth’s axis causes varying angles of sunlight throughout the year, resulting in seasonal changes.
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
Answer: Coal
Coal forms over millions of years and is not replenished quickly, classifying it as a nonrenewable resource.
What role do convection currents in the mantle play?
Answer: Driving plate tectonics
Convection currents drive the movement of tectonic plates by circulating heat from Earth’s interior.