Sphere's 1
The sphere that includes living organisms
What is biosphere?
What sphere are lakes and rivers a part of?
Hydrosphere
Fish living in a river is an example of which two spheres interacting?
hydrosphere and biosphere
What is a natural resource
something that is found in nature that we use to make life easier.
How can we conserve water?
- turn off the tap while brushing your teeth
- take shorter baths/showers
What sphere does all weather happen in?
Atmosphere
Gophers living underground is an example of what two spheres interacting?
Biosphere and lithosphere
What is a renewable resource?
What is the type of pollution caused by burning fossil fuels and can lead to acid rain?
air polution
What sphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth?
What is the atmosphere?
What sphere is the natural resource coal found in?
Lithosphere
Amber is walking down the sidewalk & the wind is blowing her hair. Which parts of the Earth system are interacting?
atmosphere & biosphere
What is a non renewable resource?
A resource that can not be re grown or replaced
What is the type of pollution that occurs when harmful substances are released into water bodies?
water polution
What sphere is the solid, outermost layer of the Earth, made up of rocks and minerals?
Lithosphere
List 3 key elements in the hydrosphere
Lakes, rivers, oceans
During a forest fire what two spheres are MOST likely to be affected?
Biosphere and atmosphere
What is the practice of protecting and saving natural resources?
Conservation
Why is cutting down too many trees harmful to the environment?
- takes away oxygen
- takes away some animals homes
List all 4 spheres
What is Biosphere, Hydrosphere, lithosphere, and Atmosphere
Name 3 key elements in the biosphere
animals, plants, humans
What spheres need to interact for a plant to grow?
Biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. All of them!!