Vocab
A large mass of ice formed from compacted snow that moves slowly down a mountain or across land due to its weight. Glaciers play a vital role in regulating water supply and can form freshwater sources when they melt
Glacier
The continuous process through which water circulates between the Earth's surface, the atmosphere, and back again. It involves processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
The Water Cycle
What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by water?
70%
What layer of the atmosphere is father's from the the Crust
Exosphere
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The process of rocks being eroded by wind, water, and other environmental factors.
Weathering
The outermost layer of the Earth, which includes the continents and the ocean floor. It is relatively thin compared to other layers and is divided into tectonic plates.
Crust
What is the primary source of energy for the biosphere?
Sunlight
What Layer of the Atmosphere has shooting stars
Mesosphere
What's the response to "see you later, alligator?"
In a while crocodile.
Water that has a low concentration of dissolved salts and is safe for drinking and various uses. It includes water found in rivers, lakes, groundwater, and ice.
Freshwater
A lightweight, porous volcanic rock that forms when frothy lava cools rapidly, trapping gas bubbles within its structure. Pumice is often used as an abrasive and can float on water due to its low density.
Pumice
How do tectonic plates in the geosphere move?
By convection currents in the mantle.
What layer of the atmosphere do planes fly in?
Troposphere and Stratosphere
Which freezes faster, hot water or cold water?
Hot water freezes faster than cold, known as the Mpemba effect.
Molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface, typically composed of molten silicate minerals, dissolved gases, and solid mineral crystals.
Magma
Fragments of volcanic rock, ash, and other materials expelled during volcanic eruptions. These materials can vary in size, from fine ash particles to larger rocks, and can cause significant environmental impacts.
Pyroclastic Material
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What layer of the atmosphere are there satellites?
Thermosphere
How many bones do sharks have in their bodies?
Zero. Instead, they have powerful, flexible cartilage. Sharks are fascinating, right Odin?!
The layer of the Earth's interior located between the crust and the core. It consists of hot, semi-solid rock and is involved in the movement of tectonic plates and heat transfer processes.
Mantle
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.
Precipitation
What layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?
Troposphere
In order from closest to Earth, to farthest, what is the order of the atmospheric layers?
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.
What is the best most fun book read in 5th grade?
The Phantom Tollbooth