Spheres
The Geosphere
The Hydrosphere
The Biosphere
The Atmosphere
100
Name the 4 different spheres.
Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere.
100
The geosphere includes what 3 things?
rocks, soil, sediments
100
How does the Sun affect the hydrosphere?
Causes evaporation/drives the water cycle/heat.
100
What does the biosphere include?
All living things
100
This picture shows the atmosphere interacting with which other sphere?
the Geosphere
200
Sphere that includes frozen water.
The Hydrosphere.
200
What is the lithosphere made up of
the crust and upper mantle
the rocky outer portion of Earth
200
Most water on earth is in what form? Precipitation, salt water, groundwater or fresh water?
Salt water
200
How does the biosphere interact with the hydrosphere
Answers may vary
200
The energy created from using a dam and windmills use which spheres?
hydrosphere & atmosphere
300
How can a volcano affect the Atmosphere?
Create clouds that fill the air.
300
How does acid rain affect the geosphere?
It decreases the minerals in the soil.
300
True or False: Does the Water Cycle balance out Earth's water supply?
True. The rate of precipitation and evaporation are in balance.
300
If a volcano erupts, which two ways could this affect the Earth?
A. The dust would have settle quickly and not affect wildlife.
B. Sunlight would be blocked the dust particles, killing off plants.
C. Earth's atmosphere would have warmed.
D. Earth's atmosphere would have cooled.
B & D
300
How would a tree (biosphere) interact with the atmosphere?
The tree makes oxygen for energy
400
When the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact, what can it create?
Tropical storm or hurricane.
400
What does the picture show?
The greenhouse effect
400
When the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact, it can result in:
a forest fire
an earthquake
a tropical storm
a tropical storm
400
The biosphere includes most living things. True or false?
False
400
How many kids does Mrs. McCoy have?
3
500
What are three natural disasters caused by interaction with the hydrosphere?
Flooding, mudslide, hurricane, blizzard, tornado
500
List all the layers of the earth
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core - lithosphere is a bonus of 100 pts!
500
What is the cause of acid rain?
When rain picks up harmful particles as it goes through the atmosphere.
500
How does acid rain affect the biosphere?
It can kill crops and other plants, can kill fish in lakes & streams
500
Side effects of burning fossil fuels on Earth include: (choose 3)
A. animal & plant survival are at risk
B. an increase in the amount of greenhouse gases
C. a decrease in the temperature of Earth's atmosphere
D. an increase in the temp of Earth's atmosphere
A, B & D