Earth's Layers
What is the outermost layer of the Earth?
crust
Name a body of salt water.
Ocean (or seas, bays, gulfs, straits/channels)
What defines a climate zone?
A particular pattern of temperature and precipitation.
What process breaks down rocks?
weathering
What is acid rain?
Precipitation that has been made acidic by air pollution.
The theory of ___________ explains how continents were formed and why they move
plate tectonics
Which of the following is directly linked to Earth's climate?
the sun
All living things are __________________ upon one another and their surroundings for survival
dependent
What is the layer surrounding the core?
mantle
What is one example of fresh water?
Lake (or river, groundwater)
What are the five major climate zones?
Tropical, dry, midlatitude, high latitude, and highland.
What is the movement of weathered rock?
erosion
What human-made chemical harms the ozone?
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs)
Areas that have similar patterns of temperature and precipitation are known as
climate zones
The process by which water is collected and distributed to crops is known as
irrigation
What occurs when moist, warm air rises suddenly and meets dry, cold air
storms
Name the layer of hot, dense rock.
mantle
Name two bodies of salt water.
Oceans, seas (or bays, gulfs, straits/channels)
What are the characteristics of climate?
Long-term patterns of temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.
What are two factors that cause weathering?
Water, ice, chemicals, and plant roots.
Name one negative effect of air pollution.
Breathing problems (or kills fish, destroys trees, etc.)
Almost 97 percent of the planet's water is
salt water
Physical processes shape the __________ ____________
Earth's surface
How tall is Miss Jones?
5'2"
List the layers of the Earth from inside out.
1. Inner core 2. Outer core 3. Mantle 4. Crust
Name two bodies of fresh water.
Lakes, rivers (or groundwater)
What is climate?
The usual, predictable patterns of weather in an area over many years.
What can cause erosion?
Water, wind, and ice.
How does air pollution affect humans?
The careful use of resources to avoid wasting them is called
conservation
__________________ factors influence where people settle
geographic
Who is Miss Jones' favorite student?
Lily
What is the inner core made of?
iron and nickel
What is the difference between lakes and rivers?
Lakes are standing bodies of water, while rivers are flowing bodies of water.
What is a common consequence of climate change?
Rising sea levels or increased frequency of extreme weather events.
How do plants contribute to weathering?
What activities contribute to global warming?
Burning coal, oil, and natural gas.
What causes volcanoes and earthquakes
tectonic movement
Geographers organize the Earth into regions that share __________________ ________________
common characteristics
How old is Miss Jones?
young