DEFINITIONS
What is the term for using natural resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations?
Sustainability
Which sphere includes all living things?
Biosphere
What does the term biotic refer to?
Living components of an ecosystem.
What type of map shows natural features such as mountains, rivers, and forests?
Topographic Map
What is your teachers name (spelling)?
Miss Chrissimos
What do we call the variety of all life forms on Earth — plants, animals, and microorganisms?
Biodiversity
Which sphere includes the Earth’s crust, rocks, and landforms?
Lithosphere
What does the term abiotic refer to?
Non-living components of an ecosystem
What is a climate graph used for?
To show the average temperature and rainfall over time
What is the purpose of primer in makeup?
To create a smooth base for makeup application
What is deforestation?
The cutting and clearing of trees at a rate faster than they can be regrown.
What sphere contains all of Earth’s water, including oceans, rivers, and glaciers?
Hydrosphere
Give one example of a biotic factor in a forest ecosystem.
Tree, Bird, Insect, fungus
What do contour lines show?
How steep or flat the land is
If you threw a red stone, into a Blue Sea what would it become?
Wet
What is the term to describe resources that can be replaced naturally over time?
What sphere is made up of gases that surround Earth?
Atmosphere
Give one example of an abiotic factor that affects coral reefs.
Temperature, salinity, light availability
What is latitude?
The horizontal lines that are used to identify a location on a map.
Who won the Premier League title in 2024?
Liverpool
What is the term for human interaction and influence on the environment?
Environmental Management
What is the term for the interconnected system of all four spheres working together?
Earths system
Explain how an abiotic factor can influence a biotic factor.
Temperature affects plant growth, water availability influencing animal survival.
What are the four main elements of a map that help us read it accurately?(Hint: B.O.L.T.S.S
What breed of dog does Miss C have?
Golden Retriever