Earth Systems
Name the 4 earth systems and one word to describe each one
What is Atmosphere(air), Geosphere(land/soil), Hydrosphere(water), Biosphere (life)
Mt. Everest is apart of this Earth system
What is the geosphere- Full Points
Lithosphere- Double Points
Dry areas the Hydrosphere seems absent but the Lithosphere and Atmosphere are found everywhere
What is Desert
The cutting down or burning of all the trees in an area.
What is deforestation
What is Mr. Evans' favorite Division one football team
Michigan
Humans are a part of this sphere
What is Anthrosphere
Where most of the water on earth is located
What is ocean
What occurs when pollution from the Anthrosphere mixes with the Hydrosphere in the sky.
Carbonic Acid-x2
Acid Rain -x1
The increase of Earth's temperature
Global Warming
How many Pets does Mr. Evans have?
3
The state of the atmosphere at a certain place and time
What is weather
Wind is a part of this Earth system
What is the atmosphere
Evaporation relates to this cycle
What is the water cycle
Contamination of water, soil or the atmosphere caused by harmful substances
What is pollution
Mr. Evans' youngest daughter going to school to become a?
Cosmotologist
Hurricanes and Tsunamis form in this Earth System
Carbon moving around all four main systems is an example of what?
Matter moving- x1
Earth as a Closed System- x2
The movement or displacement of sediments from broken rocks
What is erosion
The uncontrolled released of gasoline/fuels into the Ocean
What is oil spilling
What are the 2 subjects Mr. Evans certified to teach?
What is Science and Physical Education
Type of landform surrounded by water
What is an Island
Humans are a part of this main Earth system
What is the biosphere
What is a steady flow of ocean water
What are ocean currents
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects
What is recycling
What is Mr. Evans' favorite Food?
What is a Pizza