Earths Spheres
The prefix "Geo" means
Earth
We live on the top outer most layer of the Earth, what is it called?
Crust
What is an example of conservation?
Carpooling, Turn water off when brushing teeth, rotating crops, turning off lights when leaving a room
Which object is most likely to float in water?
Cork
What is a force?
a push or a pull that can make an object move, stop, speed up, slow down, or change direction.
The Biosphere is made of all ____________ on Earth
All Living things
Name the correct order of the layers of the Earth
Crust, mantle, Outer core, Inner core
Define Malnutrition?
lack of proper nutrition, not having enough to eat
What happens when an object is less dense than water?
It floats
What are the two main types of forces?
Contact and Non-Contact forces
Earth's Hydrosphere is made up of ________?
Water
The Lithosphere is made of which TWO layers of Earth?
Crust and Mantle
Wind
True or False: Density depends only on the size of an object.
False
Which force pulls objects toward Earth?
Gravity
How do Humans impact the four Sphere's?
Burning fossil fuels, habitat destruction, water pollution
I am 2300 kM thick, liquid, 4000 to 5000 degrees Celsius, which layer am I?
Outer Core
Give three examples of nonrenewable resources.
They take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly
Why do some objects float while others sink?
Depends on is they are more dense than the water
Give an example of balanced forces
The force of gravity pulls the book downward, and the table pushes the book upward with an equal force. Because these forces are equal and opposite, the book does not move
What are Earth's four Sphere's?
Bio, Geo, Hydro, Atmos
I am 1250 kM thick, solid due to extreme heat and pressure, nearly 6000 degrees, which layer am I?
Inner Core
What happens to the chemicals and pesticides used by humans when they are sprayed on the ground?
They soak into our water supply
What is the formula we use to solve for density?
D=m/v
How does friction affect motion?
Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching. It works by slowing objects down or stopping them.