Spheres
This is a mixture of gases that surround Earth.
The atmosphere
This is when water cools down and forms clouds in the atmosphere (gas to liquid)
Condensation
Biosphere (plant- it's living), Geosphere (Earth- soil offers micronutrients and support), Hydrosphere (water- plant needs), Atmosphere (Gas- CO2)
How is climate different from weather?
Climate describes conditions over a long period of time. Weather is a short period of time.
Sea weed is considered to be part of this sphere.
The biosphere
This is when water warms and changes states from liquid to gas.
Evaporation
How is most of the freshwater on Earth found?
Frozen
Where do fronts form?
Where two air masses meet
Over _____ of Earth's freshwater is found, or stored, in this state.
Frozen as ice
This is any type of water that falls from the sky.
Precipitation
Has Carbon Dioxide increased or decreased over the last centruy?
Increased
What two spheres interact to form clouds
Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
This sphere includes Earth's surface and interior.
The geosphere
This is water that lows over land until it eventually reaches a larger body of water.
Runoff
How are humans responsible for the drastic increase in carbon dioxide over the last century? Give examples of things we do or use.
By using things like automobiles, HVAC, and other machines that release or burn fossil fuels, humans are contributing to climate change by releasing more greenhouse gases.
Ocean currents have an important role in determining the ___________ of an area.
Climate
This sphere contains all water on Earth.
This is the term for when plants sweat. It can cause the humidity to increase.
Transpiration
REVIEW: In ecosystems these organisms make their own food.
Producer
Winds that blow more often from one direction than any other.
Prevailing winds