Unit 4 Progress Check: FRQ (APES)
(a) A period of precipitation is one of the short-term conditions in the atmosphere referred to as weather.(i) Identify the layer of Earth's atmosphere where the circulation and mixing of liquids and gases produce
weather. - correct answer (i): the troposphere
(ii) An area receives significantly less precipitation over a period of time than it typically does. Describe one negative environmental effect in the area as a result of the decrease in precipitation. - correct
answer (ii): Any of these answers are correct ⬇️
• drought leads to prolonged shortages in the water supply.• there is less surface water, especially in shallow streams and lakes, where water evaporates more quickly.• aquifers are not recharged/replenished by precipitation.• organisms can die/dry out (dessocate) from a lack of water, which decreases biodiversity.• there are increased chances of wildfires as a result of dry conditions.• desertification can occur if drought conditions persist for long periods.(b) The model below represents a watershed in a mountainous area.(i) Describe how the geology in a watershed affects the groundwater recharge. - correct answer (i): Any of these answers are correct ⬇️ • geologic formations with high permeability allow water to move through the rock quickly, so groundwater recharge occurs more quickly.• geologic formations with well connected internal voids/fractions allow water to move through the rock more quickly, so groundwater recharge occurs more quickly.• geologic formations with low permeability prevent water from moving through the rock quickly, so groundwater recharge occurs more slowly.• geologic formations with poorly connected internal voids/fractions prevent water from moving through the rock quickly, so groundwater recharge occurs more slowly.
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