Name that Sphere
Sphere interaction
Interactions?
definitions
100
This sphere is mostly solid, rocky part of the earth
What is Geosphere
100
These two spheres most directly influence our weather
What is atmosphere and hydrosphere
100
Sometimes fires burn down large areas of forests that are part of the biosphere. Which of Earth’s other system is MOST likely to be affected?
What is atmosphere
100

Rain Shadow

A dry area on one side of a mountain where less precipitation falls.

200
This sphere contains all the liquid and frozen water on the earth.
What is Hydrosphere
200
These two spheres both influence the level of humidity
What is atmosphere and hydrosphere
200

When carbon dioxide dissolves from the air into the ocean- the interaction is between...

What is hydrosphere, & atmosphere

200

Water Cycle

The process in which water continuously moves from Earth’s surface into the atmosphere and back again.

300
This is a mixture of mostly invisible gasses that surround the earth
What is Atmosphere
300
A human activity that could cause all of the fish in a river to die
What is pollution dumped in water
300

Amber is walking down the sidewalk & the wind is blowing her hair. Which parts of the Earth system are interacting?

What is atmosphere & biosphere?

300

Condensation

water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.

400
This sphere contains all living things and the areas of earth where they live
What is Biosphere
400
Name the sphere that is most impacted by humans overfishing
What is Biosphere
400

when you breathe you are interacting with....

atmosphere

400

Solid portion of the earth

What is the Geosphere

500
Name all four major spheres and one word to describe each one
What is Atmosphere (air); Biosphere (life); Geosphere (rocks) and Hydrosphere (water)
500
Name the sphere that is most impacted when humans drive less-polluting hybrid cars
What is Atmosphere
500
Rico is at the beach watching the waves. Which of these parts of the Earth system interacts with the hydrosphere to produce the waves at the beach? A. biosphere B. geosphere C. cryosphere D. atmosphere
What is D? Atmosphere
500

The carbon cycle is an example of how Earth’s spheres interact. For example, carbon from the atmosphere is taken in by living things and used for  (A)__________.   (B)__________________ release carbon into the soil when they break down dead organisms. The process of (C) ____________ releases carbon into the environment, including the atmosphere and hydrosphere.

Photosynthesis

Decomposers

respiration

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