Earth's Spheres
This sphere includes all living things.
This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather happens.
Troposphere
This phase occurs when the Moon is completely dark from Earth’s view.
New Moon
Earth’s seasons are caused by this tilt. What degrees does the Earth tilt at?
23.5 degrees
Rocks formed from cooled magma or lava are called this.
igneous rock
Oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater are part of this sphere.
Hydrosphere
This layer contains the ozone layer.
Stratosphere
This phase occurs when the Moon is fully lit.
Full Moon
This movement of Earth around the Sun causes a year.
revolution
Rocks formed from compacted sediments are called this.
sedimentary rock
Rocks, mountains, and soil belong to this sphere.
Geosphere
This layer is where most meteors burn up.
Mesosphere
When more than half of the Moon is lit but not full, it is called this.
Gibbous
The gravitational pull of this object has the greatest effect on tides.
the moon
Rocks changed by heat and pressure are called this.
metamorphic rock
The air we breathe belongs to this sphere.
Atmosphere
This layer has the International Space Station orbiting Earth.
Thermosphere
The Moon appears to grow larger each night during this phase pattern.
Waxing
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, this type of tide occurs.
spring tide
The process that breaks rocks into smaller pieces is called this.
weathering
When a plant uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food, which three spheres are interacting?
Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere
This is the outermost layer of Earth’s atmosphere.
Exosphere
The Moon appears to shrink each night during this phase pattern.
Waning
When the Sun and Moon pull at right angles to Earth, this type of tide occurs.
neap tide
The process where sediments are pressed and glued together is called this.
compaction and cementation