5.1.1
When hot, molten rock is outside of the Earth, what is it called?
lava
___________ are slow-moving, large masses of snow, ice, rocks, and dirt. They form in cold regions on Earth.
glaciers
_______________ is the breaking down of Earth's materials into smaller pieces. It is a process that takes a very long time.
weathering
___________ are spires of soft rock capped with an erosion-resistant rock found in arid regions.
hoodoos
Landslides often occur on __________ slopes in dry or semi-arid climates.
steep
When hot, molten rock is inside of the Earth, what is it called?
magma
What percentage of water is Frozen Fresh Water?
2%
_______________ is the movement of Earth's materials from one place to another. It also contributes to Earth's changing landscape.
erosion
An animal breathes. Which two spheres are interacting?
biosphere and atmosphere
__________ are the most dramatic, sudden, and dangerous examples of Earth materials moved by gravity. _____ are sudden falling rocks.
landslides
What is the other name for the Geosphere?
lithosphere
Name four different types of reservoirs.
oceans, groundwater, lakes, rivers
Gravity pulling a rock down hill is an example of __________.
erosion
The algae in a lake turns the water murky and green. Which two spheres are interacting?
biosphere and hydrosphere
On a hillsides with soils rich in clay, little rain, and not much vegetation to hold the soil in place, a time of high precipitation will create a ______________.
mudflow
Scientists use technology to measure and record the strength and locations of earthquakes. One tool they use is what?
Ricther Scale
Of the total freshwater, over 68 percent is locked up in ___________ and _________, while another 30 percent of freshwater is in the ground.
ice and glaciers
The freezing and thawing of water cracking pieces off a rock is an example of __________.
How do you interact with all four spheres?
breathe air, we're living, drink water, build on land
List two contributing factors that lead to a landslide.
lack of vegetation
heavy rain
loose soil
steep hill
Describe two patterns of Earth's Features changing and how they occur (there should be two separate examples with details).
mountain formation, volcanoes erupt and build up land, glaciers grow and melt changing the ocean levels
What is an aquifer?
a large rock that holds water
List 3 different causes of weathering
water, wind, temperature, plants and animals, chemicals
Give an example of how two or more spheres can interacting that has not already been used
Water from the ocean evaporates into the air to form clouds
Volcanic eruptions send carbon dioxide and sulfur into the atmosphere
What can you do to prepare yourself and your families for a natural disaster. List at least 3 things you can do to keep your family safe.
underground bunker
sand bags
fences
go to a high location