Sphere's 1
Name 2 things that are a part of the biosphere.
any animal and/or any plant
A volcano (part of the geosphere) erupts, sending a massive plume of ash and smoke high into the air. This plume blocks sunlight and causes the global temperature to drop. This is an interaction involving the Geosphere and which other sphere?
Atmosphere
Which of the following describes the geosphere? A.) All of Earth's water B.) All of Earth's rocks and minerals C.) All living things on Earth D.) The layer of gas surrounding Earth's surface
B.) All of Earth's rocks and minerals
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
A. The layer of gas that surrounds Earth
Hydro=
Water
When a river flows over rocks for many years, slowly wearing them down and creating a canyon, which two spheres are interacting?
geosphere and hydrosphere
When a giraffe drinks water from a lake, which sphere does the water come from?
hydrosphere
Which Earth system includes all of the solid and molten rock, soil, and landforms like mountains and canyons?
Geosphere
Which sphere includes all living things on Earth?
Biosphere
Geo=
Ground
Amber is walking down the sidewalk & the wind is blowing her hair. Which two spheres of the Earth system are interacting?
atmosphere & biosphere
Trees and plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen. This process is a key interaction between which two Earth systems?
Atmosphere and biosphere
The atmosphere contains an abundance of gases. What are the 2 gases with the highest percentages?
Nitrogen & Oxygen
An earthquake occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other. This event is happening completely within which Earth system?
Geosphere
Atmo=
Air
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 two spheres are interacting?
biosphere and hydrosphere
What is molten liquid rock called when it is below the surface of the Earth?
All of the solid water on earth
Cryosphere
List all 4 spheres
Biosphere Hydrosphere Geosphere and Atmosphere
Rico is at the beach watching the waves. Which sphere of the Earth system interacts with the hydrosphere to produce the waves at the beach?
Atmosphere
The warming of the surface and lower atmosphere of earth that occurs when water vapor, carbon dioxide and other gases absorb and radiate thermal energy
the greenhouse effect