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Unit: Earth systems and resources
APES:
ENG (BI)
, ENG‑2 (EU)
, ERT (BI)
, ERT‑4 (EU)
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About this unit
This unit explores Earth systems and resources that support life. Learn about plate tectonics, soil formation and erosion, soil composition and properties, earth's atmosphere, global wind patterns, watersheds, solar radiation and Earth's seasons, Earth's geography and climate, and El Nino and La Nina.You won't find this crust on a pizza.
APES:
ERT (BI)
, ERT‑4 (EU)
, ERT‑4.A (LO)
, ERT‑4.A.1 (EK)
, ERT‑4.A.2 (EK)
, ERT‑4.A.3 (EK)
, ERT‑4.A.4 (EK)
, ERT‑4.A.5 (EK)
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Practice
- Plate tectonicsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
You thought soil was simple? Don't be silty!
APES:
ERT (BI)
, ERT‑4 (EU)
, ERT‑4.B (LO)
, ERT‑4.B.2 (EK)
, ERT‑4.B.3 (EK)
, ERT‑4.C (LO)
, ERT‑4.C.1 (EK)
, ERT‑4.C.2 (EK)
, ERT‑4.C.4 (EK)
Practice
- Earth's soilGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
The winds prevail and rainfall follows.
APES:
ERT (BI)
, ERT‑4 (EU)
, ERT‑4.D (LO)
, ERT‑4.D.1 (EK)
, ERT‑4.D.2 (EK)
, ERT‑4.E (LO)
, ERT‑4.E.1 (EK)
, ERT‑4.F (LO)
, ERT‑4.F.1 (EK)
Practice
- Earth's air and waterGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Seasons: it's the angle, not the distance.
APES:
ENG (BI)
, ENG‑2 (EU)
, ENG‑2.A (LO)
, ENG‑2.A.2 (EK)
, ENG‑2.A.3 (EK)
, ENG‑2.A.5 (EK)
Practice
- Earth's seasonsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
The long-term pattern of weather is climate.
APES:
ENG (BI)
, ENG‑2 (EU)
, ENG‑2.B (LO)
, ENG‑2.B.1 (EK)
, ENG‑2.B.2 (EK)
, ENG‑2.C (LO)
, ENG‑2.C.1 (EK)
, ENG‑2.C.2 (EK)
Practice
- Earth's climateGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
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