Sphere's 1
How are igneous rocks formed?
By the cooling and solidification of magma or lava
Sometimes fires burn down large areas of forests that are part of the biosphere. Which of Earth’s other system is MOST likely to be affected? A.geosphere B. atmosphere C. hydrosphere
What is C?Atmosphere
What are the three states of matter and how are they defined? (think about what the particles are doing, volume, and shape)
Solid: definite shape and volume, particles are still
Liquid: Definite volume, no definite shape, particles are moving slowly and spread out a little
Gas: No definite volume or shape, particles are moving super fast and far apart
This sphere includes all of the non-living things that make up the land
Geosphere
In W.E.D., what does 'W' stand for and what is it?
Weathering; rocks break down into small pieces called sediment
Which of these parts of the Earth system are interacting when Florida’s orange trees grow? A.Biosphere, hydrosphere, & atmosphere B.Geosphere, atmosphere C.Biosphere, hydrosphere
What is A? Biosphere, hydrosphere, & atmosphere
Florida is located much closer to the equator than Missouri. How is the climate different between Florida and Missouri?
Multiple answers accepted
Name the 3 types of rocks
What is the difference between a constructive and destructive landform?
Constructive: result of erosion and deposition
Destructive: result of weathering and erosion
In W.E.D., what does 'E' stand for and what is it?
Erosion, the movement of sediment from one place to another
Amber is walking down the sidewalk & the wind is blowing her hair. Which parts of the Earth system are interacting? A. hydrosphere and geosphere B. atmosphere and biosphere C. hydrosphere, and biosphere D. geosphere and atmosphere
What is B?atmosphere & biosphere
How is a canyon formed?
A. Wind eroded rock
B. Water eroded rock
C. Ice eroded rock
D. The pieces of rock are moving away from each other
B. Water eroded rock
What percent of the water on Earth is freshwater vs saltwater?
3% freshwater
97% Saltwater
The atmosphere is a boundary between Earth & outer space. What is the atmosphere? A.The layer of gases that surrounds Earth B.The layer above the Earth that contains ozone C.The layer above Earth where weather happens D.The layer above earth that is responsible for gravity
What is A?The layer of gas that surrounds Earth
While out on a walk by the river Emanuel noticed a bird fishing in the water and a raccoon feeding on the bank river. Which statement best describes an interaction of the spheres he is looking at? A.The biosphere gets energy from the atmosphere B.The geosphere gets energy from the atmosphere C.The biosphere get energy from the hydrosphere D.The atmosphere gets energy from the hydrosphere.
What is C? the biosphere gets matter from the hydrosphere
Why does the Sun appear to be so large and bright to us on Earth?
The Sun appears to be so large and bright because it is the closest star to us
List all 4 spheres
What is Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, and Atmosphere ?
Name the five layers of the atmosphere from lowest to highest:
What is troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere ?
In W.E.D., what does 'D' stand for and what is it?
Deposition; the settling of sediment
Rico is at the beach watching the waves. Which of these parts of the Earth system interacts with the hydrosphere to produce the waves at the beach? A. biosphere B. geosphere C. atmosphere
What is C? Atmosphere
A student states that as the day goes on, the sun moves across the sky. Is this statement true or false and why?
False: the Sun stays in place as the Earth rotates towards and away from the Sun.