Spheres Of Earth
What does the word "hydro" translate to?
Water
True or false: Resources are distributed evenly across the planet.
FALSE
Is a banana a natural resource or a synthetic resource?
Natural
Is the Sun renewable or nonrenewable?
Renewable
Greenhouse gasses trap solar ___________ in the atmosphere of Earth.
Heat
What part of the word "biography" tells you that it's a book about someone's LIFE.
"Bio"
Texas has a lot of oil. This is because Texas was once underwater millions of years ago. Many ocean animals lived and died there. Is this an example of climate, earth’s history or geologic processes?
Earth's History
Is clothing a natural resource or a synthetic resource?
Synthetic
Solar panels
A change in the typical weather in a region, over a long period of time is know as....?
climate change
What does the word “atmo” translate to?
Air
Atlantic Salmon can only be found in the Atlantic because the waters are warmer than the Pacific. Is this an example of climate, earth’s history or geologic processes?
Climate
Finish this sentence: A nonrenewable resource cannot come back in your _______________.
Lifetime
Energy from moving water is known as....
Hydropower or Hydroelectricity
Name the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.
water vapor
What does the word “geo” translate to?
Ground
Copper can be found in Arizona where volcanoes are active. Is this an example of climate, earth’s history or geologic processes?
Geologic Processes
Name three renewable resources.
Trees, eggs, leather, cotton, sun, wind, water
A machine that converts wind energy to electricity is known as a....
Wind turbine
Carbon dioxide is released when ________ are burned.
fossil fuels
Give an example of something that belongs in the hydrosphere.
Oceans, glaciers, lakes, ponds rivers, water vapor, puddles, groundwater, clouds. etc
In 1849, what famous historical event occurred in the United States that shows how people will settle near resources because some resources (especially precious minerals) can be worth a lot of money?
The Gold Rush
Name three nonrenewable resources.
Coal, oil, natural gas, aluminum, gold, copper, etc
What causes wind? (NAME TWO THINGS!)
Earth's Rotation, The heat from the Sun
Methane is a greenhouse gas that comes from....(NAME TWO SOURCES!)
landfills and livestock