Layers of Earth
This is the thinnest layer of the Earth. We live on this layer
The crust
This sphere is weather
Atmosphere
_____ is the shape of the land
Topography
What is a constructive force?
Builds up the earth
What is the source of energy that causes evaporation?
The sun
This is the innermost layer of the Earth; Solid; Extremely hot
Inner core
This sphere is rocks, dirt, earth
Geosphere
A landform with high elevation and high relief formed by material of the geosphere is called a
Mountain
What is a deconstructive force?
Tears down the earth
True or False: There is more salt water on earth than freshwater
True- 97% salt water; 3% fresh
This is the thickest layer and has tectonic plates
This sphere is liquid water
Hydrosphere
If you live in a mostly flat area that is not very high above sea level, you probably live on a
Plateau
Prairie
Coastal plain
Mountain top
Coastal Plain
Would wind blowing sand into a dune be constructive or destructive?
Constructive
With ____ you can find your precise location on a digital map
GPS
This layer is liquid and has magnetic fields
Outer Core
This sphere is all living things
Biosphere
Which is NOT a main feature of the ocean floor
Seamounts
Trenches
Sand
Mid-ocean ridges
Sand
Is rain constructive or destructive?
Both
When ocean water reaches the poles, some of it turns to ice. Some salt is trapped between ice crystals, but most is left behind in the unfrozen seawater. This causes an increase in
Evaporation
Salinity
Pressure
Temperature
Salinity
Large pieces of crust that move and determine the shape of the land; causes mountains, volcanoes and natural disasters
Tectonic plates
This sphere is frozen water
Cryosphere
Choose the 2 components that make up a river system
Watershed
River
Stream
Ocean
River
Stream
Are volcanoes constructive or destructive?
Destructive
List all 4 steps of the water cycle
Evaporation
Precipitation
Transpiration
Condensation