Topic 5 misc
what is the atmosphere
a thin layer of gass
What is a system
A group of parts that work together as a whole
What is topography
the shape of land using elevation, relife, amd landforms
What is the water cycle
continues process by which water moves
what is one way ponds and lakes form
water collects in hollow low lying areas
what is the cryosphere
all ice on earth
What is the hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere
the hydrosphere is all the water on earth, the geosphere is all metal and land, and the biosphere is all living organisms.
what is elevation, relife, and landforms
elevation is height above sea level, relife is the difference between the highest and lowest point, and landforms are natural features like mountains and fivers.
What is the river cycle
when smaller rivers and streams connect to form large rivers
What happens when rivers bend
a new channel may form
What happens when a landmass gains or looses material?
What is feedback
It is when a system returns information about itself and causes stability and change.
What are constructive and destructive forces
constructive forces create new topography
What does aquifers hold
ground water
What layer of rock can't hold water
the unsaturated zone
WHat do engineers need to take into account when building
topography
What energy powers the water cycle
Thermal energy from the sun
how does GPS work
What are important parts of the water cycle
Evaporation,transpiration, condensation, and precipitation
Is there one specific way lakes can form
No
What does the constant flow of matter require
energy
Why is glaciers melting an example of positive feedback
It speeds up melting
what is a better form of navigation, topographic maps, gps, or areal photos and why
GPS is the best because it gives the elevation, relife, and landforms with constant updations of the land
What are the oceans main features
Seamount, trench, continental slope, continental shelf, abyssal plain, and mid- ocean ridges.
What are lakes and ponds supplied by
rain, melted snow, ice, and runof