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A.P.E.S. Topic Outline Study Guide (1st Semester Final)

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|The portions of the outline that we have covered so far are BOLDED. Remember that we have not covered these topics in order. My |
|suggestion for studying for the final would be to take this document, expand and space out the concepts that are bold, and |
|insert the main ideas pertaining to each. |
|I. Earth Systems and Resources (10–15%) |
|A. Earth Science Concepts: Geologic time scale; plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism; seasons; solar intensity and latitude|
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|B. The Atmosphere: Composition; structure; weather and climate; atmospheric circulation and the Coriolis Effect; |
|atmosphere–ocean interactions; ENSO |
|C. Global Water Resources and Use: Freshwater/saltwater; ocean circulation; agricultural, industrial, and domestic use; surface|
|and groundwater issues; global problems; conservation |
|D. Soil and Soil Dynamics: Rock cycle; formation; composition; physical and chemical properties; main soil types; erosion and |
|other soil problems; soil conservation |
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|II. The Living World (10–15%)