*Sphere Interactions & Climate Change*
gaseous form of H2O
(*extra)
water vapor
Interaction of Biosphere and Atmosphere
(*extra)
Required sunlight, gases, and weather (such as rain) provided for photosynthesis and crucial development of an organism/carbon cycle
Condition of the earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place
weather
the layer above the troposphere
stratosphere
the "most abundant" gas in the atmosphere (78%)
nitrogen
Hydrosphere and Atmosphere interaction
(*extra, add-on to water cycle)
Precipitation from the atmosphere combines with hydrosphere systems, (which not only contributes to the water system, but also) helping to regulate temperatures
Also known as Northern Lights
aurora borealis
What is a cause of climate change and how does it affect the atmosphere?
Human industrialization, deforestation, ... warming the planet and increasing the amount of CO2 in the air
the layer considered to be "space"
exosphere
the gas that makes up about 21% of the atmosphere
oxygen
Vital interaction with atmosphere and hydrosphere can create/influence
Creates weather and influences the water cycle
wind
the layer where meteors begin to burn up
(hint?: middle)
mesosphere
the gas that makes up the remaining .09 of the atmosphere
argon
Atmosphere and Biosphere Interaction
Provides oxygen for all organisms, carbon dioxide from many organisms
Excess of this gas contributes to global warming
carbon dioxide
Atmosphere and Biosphere (?) Interaction
Protects Biosphere/organisms from harmful UV rays/the Sun
a gas that makes up the remaining .01% of the atmosphere (list one)
carbon dioxide, neon, water vapor
Interaction with Geosphere and Atmosphere create/influence
Influences (with heat/energy) erosion of rock and shaping of landscapes
(also) volcanoes / exert "particulate matter" into the air, affecting nearby organisms and water systems
1/2 of pollutants come from this source (think about it...)
cars