Spheres
Which one of these is NOT one of Earth's major spheres or systems?
geosphere planisphere
hydrosphere biosphere
planisphere
Which two processes change the water of the hydrosphere from a liquid to a gas and back again?
Evaporation and condensation
Which systems interact to cause monsoons in Southeast Asia?
Hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere
Which of the following shapes the land along a coast through a steady flow of ocean water?
ocean currents - weather
monsoons - waves in the open ocean
ocean currents
Why is the side of a mountain nearest the ocean usually lush and green?
The interaction between the ocean, air, and mountain causes rainfall on that side.
Which sphere do all living things belong?
biosphere
Which of the following is NOT part of the hydrosphere?
clouds
icebergs
salt water
molten rock
molten rock
How would you describe how a terrarium models system interactions?
It models how all of Earth's systems interact.
What powers the forces of erosion and deposition in coastal areas?
waves and ocean currents
Where does a rain shadow form?
On the side of the mountain opposite the ocean.
Which other spheres interact with the geosphere?
All of them
How do the biosphere and the geosphere interact?
earthquakes crack and move the land
flowing water weathers rocks into small pieces
plants grow in the soil
erupting volcanoes release gases into the atmosphere
Plants grow in the soil
A scientist wants to study the ocean ecosystem that is home to the greatest variety of ocean life. Which ecosystem should the scientist study?
deep ocean - open ocean
coral reef - rocky shores
coral reef
True or false:
Places near the ocean receive less rainfall and have milder temperatures than areas farther inland.
False
Places near the ocean receive MORE rainfall and have milder temperatures than areas farther inland.
Where is most fresh water found on Earth?
ice caps and glaciers
Which of these are part of the hydrosphere?
solid and molten rock, soil, and sediments
water as a liquid or solid
the air that surrounds Earth
All types of living things
water as a liquid or solid
What gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?
nitrogen
A scientist wants to study organisms that attract their prey with glowing lures on their heads. In which ecosystem should the scientist look?
deep ocean - open ocean
coral reef - rocky shores
deep ocean
What causes coastal areas to have rainfall patterns and temperature ranges different from areas farther inland?
land and water warming and cooling at different rates.
Ocean
Which sphere is the solid materials that make up Earth found?
geosphere
Which makes up the smallest amount of Earth's atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide
About how much of Earth's surface does the ocean cover?
70%
What is the Gulf Stream?
an ocean current that carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean into the North Atlantic.
Of all the water on Earth, about how much is fresh water?
about 3%