Quality H2O!
What percentage of water on Earth is considered freshwater?
2.5% or 3%
This sphere is responsible for flooding
Hydrosphere
Snow falling onto a mountaintop.
Hydrosphere and geosphere
Why do we have seasons?
The tilt of Earth's axis
If it is noon, is my shadow long or short?
Short
How much of Earth's freshwater is stored underground?
30%
This sphere is responsible for earthquakes
Geosphere
Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
At what degree is Earth's axis tilted?
23.5 degrees
What causes day and night?
Earth's Rotation
Why can't we drink salt water?
Dehydration - that's bad!
This sphere is responsible for fresh air
Atmosphere
A cow releasing methane gas
Biosphere and atmosphere
If the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, what season would it be in the southern hemisphere?
Winter
West to East
Are glaciers freshwater or saltwater?
Freshwater
This sphere is responsible for hot dogs
Biosphere
A turtle swallowing a plastic bag
Biosphere and geosphere
How long does it take Earth to make one revolution around the sun? Be specific!!
365.25 days
What is the instrument called that ancient Egyptians used to tell what time of day it is?
Sundial OR Solar Clock OR Shadow Clock
What is the total percent of water on Earth that is stored in Lakes, rivers and swamps?
0.008%
A change to one sphere will effect one sphere or all spheres?
All other spheres
A cow eats hay.
Biosphere and Biosphere
The sun rises in what direction?
East!
If I am facing north, and my shadow goes to the left of me and it's very long, around what time of day is it? Morning, noon or night?
Morning