APES Chapter 4

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A layer of the atmosphere closest to the surface of Earth, extending up to approximately 16km (10 miles) and containing most of the atmosphere's nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor

A biome characterized by cold, harsh winters, and hot, dry summers

A coastal biome typified by moderate temperatures and high precipitation

A process used by some bacteria in the ocean to generate energy with methane and hydrogen sulfide

The layer of ocean water that lacks sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis

A warm and wet biome found between 20 degrees N and 20 degrees S of the equator, with little seasonal temperature variation and high precipitation

A zone of open water in lakes and ponds

The deflection of an object's path due to the rotation of Earth