Interactions Among Earth's Spheres & Natural Disasters in Florida
Climate and Climate Regions
Energy in the Earth's Atmosphere & Human Activities and Climate Change
Human Activities and Climate Change
100
Which of the following spheres includes crust as well as molten mantle and interior? A) Geosphere B) Biosphere C) Cryosphere D) Hydrosphere
What is A) Geosphere
100
The man-made sphere and the impacts of human constructions such as roads and canals are known as?
What is Anthrosphere
100
Which climate region is characterized by having the greatest diversity of grazing hoofed mammals, a wet and dry season, and is located throughout Africa?
What is Savanna
100
What is the main source of energy that drives the Earth System? A) Technology B) Electricity C) Sun D) Ocean Currents
What is C) Sun
100
What would you NOT find in the troposhere? A) Clouds B) Satellites C) Airplanes D) Birds Flying
What is B) Satellites
200
Which sphere of the Earth system includes glaciers, iced over lakes, and frozen river banks?
What is Cryosphere
200
Which of the following would NOT be from the Anthrosphere? A) Boats B) Canals C) Volcanic Islands D) Windmill
What is C) Volcanic Islands
200
Which climate region receives large amounts of rainfall year-round and typically has lush green vegetation and the greatest biodiversity on land?
What is Rainforest
200
Which of the following gases is NOT a primary component of Earth's Atmosphere? A) Oxygen B) Hydrogen C) Nitrogen D) Carbon Dioxide
What is B) Hydrogen
200
Which part of the following picture represents the atmosphere?
What is D) Wind
300
Which of the following would NOT be included in Earth's biosphere? A) Dinosaur Fossils B) Fallen Leaves C) Mowed Grass D) Dart Frogs
What is A) Dinosaur Fossils
300
How would a flash flood in Florida affect the Atmosphere? A) Erode the ground B) Add humidity C) Destroy habitats D)Excessive water
What is B) Add humidity
300
An arid region that gets less than 25 cm (10 inches) of rain yearly and has little vegetation.
What is Desert
300
The layer of the atmosphere characterized by destroying meteors due to extreme cold temperature:
What is Mesophere
400
Which 2 spheres are interacting in the picture of the penguins?
What is Biosphere and Cryosphere
400
How would a drought in Florida affect the Biosphere? A) Crack the ground B) Eliminate water C) Destroy crops D) Heat the air
What is C) Destroy Crops
400
Which animal would you expect to find in the desert? A) Moose B) Bears C) Parrots D) Lizards
What is D) Lizards
400
The Stratosphere layer of the atmosphere is commonly know as the?
What is Ozone Layer
500
Which 2 sphere are interacting in the picture of the waves?
What is Hydrosphere and Geosphere
500
How would a hurricane in Florida affect the Hydrosphere? A) High speed winds B) Excessive rain C) Uproot trees D) Erode the beach
What is B) Excessive Rain
500
What would you expect the weather to be like if you visited the Rainforest? A) Humid & Warm B) Cold & Dry C) Warm & Dry D) Windy & Cold
What is A) Humid & Warm
500
Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by having excessive temperatures of 1800 degrees Celsius?