Earth Systems Miscellaneous
The number of interacting systems that make up our Earth.
4
The meaning of the latin root "geo"
rock/Earth
The meaning of the latin root "bio"
life
The meaning of the latin root "atmo"
air
The meaning of the latin root "hydro"
water
All of Earth's systems ___________, or work together.
interact
Geosphere includes
Rocks and minerals
Which is not part of the biosphere?
plants, humans, bacteria, water
water
True or false: The atmosphere is responsible for Earth's weather
True
What does the hydrosphere include?
oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater and glaciers
The geosphere starts at the ground and extends all the way down to Earth's _______.
core
The amount of layers of the atmosphere
5
Which cycle involves the hydrosphere and describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface?
The Water Cycle
True or false: The geosphere includes solid AND molten rock
True
What main gases make up the atmosphere?
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Ozone, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, and Water Vapor
Which cycle involves the geosphere and describes how rocks are formed and changed?
the rock cycle