Earth's Systems
What are the four systems of Earth?
The atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.
What is conservation?
Conservation is the wise use of material and energy resources.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the short term conditions of the atmosphere and climate is long term.
How is soil made?
decomposing plant and animal material
Name two ways you use fossil fuels everyday
car, bus, heat
How do Earth's systems interact with each other?
When one Earth system changes, the others will also change because they are interconnected.
Name three ways (the 3 R's) individuals can protect Earth's systems.
Reducing, reusing, and recycling are three ways individuals can protect Earth's systems.
How do clouds form?
Hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere
Most farmers pollute soil by adding..
Fertilizers
Why is it important to dispose of electronic devices properly?
They decompose very slowly and contain toxic materials
What is the biosphere?
The biosphere is the part of Earth where living organisms, including humans, exist.
How can countries protect Earth's systems?
Countries can pass laws, create wildlife refuges, and make agreements to conserve resources and prevent pollution.
Wind that blows more often from one direction than from any other direction is called..
A prevailing wind
What are two conditions that help soil form faster?
Warm weather and lots of rain
Recycling, or taking materials from old discarded objects and making new objects from them, keeps objects out of __________.
landfills.
What is the geosphere?
The geosphere refers to the solid part of Earth, including rocks, minerals, and landforms.
What is one part of protecting Earth's systems that involves conservation?
Conservation, the wise use of material and energy resources, is one part of protecting Earth's systems.
Ocean water that flows from one place to another is called an
ocean current
What is precipitation? Name a few kinds
rain, snow, sleet, hail
Why do scientists predict that the earth will eventually run out of fossil fuels and resources one day?
We are using resources faster than the earth is replenishing.
How do Earth's systems interact to produce weather and climate?
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a place for a short period of time, while climate is the general weather of a place over a long period of time. The interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere contribute to weather patterns and climate.
Why is it important to keep Earth's systems relatively stable?
Keeping Earth's systems stable is important so that organisms in the biosphere, including humans, can meet their needs.
What is Ms. Newton's favorite weather?
A rainy day
Can you correctly describe the water cycle?
Evaporation (liquid to vapor), condensation (vapor to clouds), precipitation (rain/snow), and runoff/infiltration back to oceans.
Who is the coolest math and science 5th grade teacher?
Ms. Newton