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Which of the following factors most significantly contributes to the desertification process in regions like the Sahel?
Which of the following factors most significantly contributes to the desertification process in regions like the Sahel?
- Increased tectonic activity causing shifts in land elevation and drainage patterns.
- The cyclical shifts in global ocean currents leading to decreased rainfall.
- The natural expansion and contraction of desert ecosystems over centuries.
- Deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices that degrade soil quality. (correct)
How does the Aswan High Dam exemplify a trade-off between economic development and ecological consequences?
How does the Aswan High Dam exemplify a trade-off between economic development and ecological consequences?
- It promotes tourism and recreational activities but increases water salinity harmful to aquatic life.
- It facilitates navigation and transportation but reduces water availability for downstream communities.
- It supports industrial growth and urbanization but accelerates soil erosion in surrounding areas.
- It provides hydroelectric power and controls flooding but disrupts the natural silt deposition vital for agriculture. (correct)
How do rift valleys typically influence regional climate patterns and biodiversity?
How do rift valleys typically influence regional climate patterns and biodiversity?
- By isolating populations and promoting speciation due to varied microclimates and habitats. (correct)
- By channeling prevailing winds, resulting in uniform temperature and precipitation distribution.
- By creating rain shadows that lead to desertification on one side and lush vegetation on the other.
- By promoting the formation of large, shallow lakes that support unique aquatic ecosystems.
What is the most significant long-term challenge posed by the expansion of the Sahara Desert?
What is the most significant long-term challenge posed by the expansion of the Sahara Desert?
In what way do oases impact human settlement patterns and economic activities in arid regions?
In what way do oases impact human settlement patterns and economic activities in arid regions?
Which of the following best explains the ecological importance of the Serengeti?
Which of the following best explains the ecological importance of the Serengeti?
How does the formation of the Niger Delta influence regional biodiversity and economic activities?
How does the formation of the Niger Delta influence regional biodiversity and economic activities?
What is a key distinction between a desert and a desertified area?
What is a key distinction between a desert and a desertified area?
How do escarpments impact transportation networks and settlement patterns?
How do escarpments impact transportation networks and settlement patterns?
Which factor poses the greatest challenge to the long-term sustainability of aquifer-dependent communities?
Which factor poses the greatest challenge to the long-term sustainability of aquifer-dependent communities?
Flashcards
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak.
Escarpment
Escarpment
A steep slope with a nearly flat plateau on top.
Oasis
Oasis
Supports vegetation and wildlife in the desert and is a critical resource for people living in this area.
Canopy
Canopy
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Sahel
Sahel
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Nile River
Nile River
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Serengeti
Serengeti
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Sahara
Sahara
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Aquifer
Aquifer
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Desertification
Desertification
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Study Notes
- Chemical kinetics, also called reaction kinetics, concerns the investigation of reaction rates.
- Reaction rate refers to the change in reactant or product concentration per unit time.
Equations related to Rate
- Rate is expressed as Rate = -Δ[A]/Δt = Δ[B]/Δt, where A is a reactant and B is a product.
- The negative sign indicates the rate of disappearance of the reactant.
- For a reaction aA + bB → cC + dD, the rate is expressed as Rate = -1/a Δ[A]/Δt = -1/b Δ[B]/Δt = 1/c Δ[C]/Δt = 1/d Δ[D]/Δt.
Factors Affecting Reaction Rate
- Reactant concentration influences reaction rate
- Temperature influences reaction rate
- Surface area influences reaction rate
- Catalysts influence reaction rate
Rate Law
- The rate law correlates reaction rate with the rate constant and reactant concentrations raised to certain powers.
- For a reaction aA + bB → cC + dD, the rate law is Rate = k[A]^m[B]^n, where k is the rate constant.
- m represents the reaction order with respect to A and n represents the reaction order with respect to B; m + n indicates the overall reaction order.
- Crucially, the values of m and n must be determined experimentally and are not derived from the coefficients in the balanced equation.
Reaction Order
| Order | Rate law | Rate constant unit | [A]t vs time plot | Half-life ($t_{1/2}$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rate = k | Ms$^{-1}$ | linear | $t_{1/2} = \frac{[A]_0}{2k}$ |
| 1 | Rate = k[A] | s$^{-1}$ | non-linear | $t_{1/2} = \frac{0.693}{k}$ |
| 2 | Rate = k$[A]^2$ | M$^{-1}$s$^{-1}$ | non-linear | $t_{1/2} = \frac{1}{k[A]_0}$ |
Activation Energy
- Activation energy (Ea) denotes the minimum energy needed to start a chemical reaction.
- The rate constant k relies on activation energy (Ea) and temperature, as described by the Arrhenius equation: k = Ae^(-Ea/RT).
- A represents the frequency factor and R is the gas constant (8.314 J/mol â‹… K), while T is absolute temperature.
- The natural logarithm of the Arrhenius equation is: ln(k) = -Ea/RT + ln(A).
- The two-point form of the equation is: ln(k2/k1) = Ea/R (1/T1 - 1/T2).
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Explore chemical kinetics, focusing on reaction rates, rate laws, and factors affecting reaction rates. Understand how reactant concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts influence reaction rates. Learn about rate constants and reaction orders.
