Lithosphere
The lithosphere is made of?
Rocks, soil, and minerals
What is the largest body of water on Earth?
the ocean
What is the biosphere?
the sphere of the earth where life exists
What is the atmosphere made of?
air or gasses like oxygen, nitrogen, etc.
If you cut a pizza into 4 equal slices and eat 1, what fraction of the pizza is left?
What is 3/4?
One type of landform is?
mountains, valleys, plateaus, etc.
what is the process when water turns to vapour and rises into the air called?
evaporation
name one animal that lives in the biosphere
any animal
what layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth?
troposphere
This big, gray animal has a long trunk and huge ears.
what natural disaster happens when the lithosphere suddenly shifts?
earthquake
name one ways humans use the hydrosphere?
drink water, farming, bathing, etc.
what do plants need from the biosphere to survive?
sunlight, water, air, nutrients
what type of weather could happen in the atmosphere
rain, snow, wind, etc.
This planet is known as the "Red Planet."
Mars
what is the name of the outermost layer of the lithosphere?
the crust
what percentage of the earth's surface is covered by the hydrosphere?
about 70%
What is the process called when plants make their own food?
photosynthesis
what gas in the atmosphere do humans need to breathe?
oxygen
Mrs. Chalmers has this many pets at home.
Zero :(
What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?
Igenous Rock
What is the name of the cycle that moves water through the Earth’s systems?
water cycle
What is the term for the variety of life in the biosphere?
biodiversity
What is the name of the gas layer that protects Earth from UV and other rays.
Ozone Layer
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three!