Earth Systems
Three personal actions that can address global Climate Change.
Answers may vary.
Non-renewable resources, used after processing
- Coal
- Oil
- Natural Gas
Correct order of planets from the Sun
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Freezing point of water and boiling point of water (based on Celsius scale)
- 0 degrees
- 100 degrees
Two abiotic components of an ecosystem
- Sun, water, soil, air, temperature
Two effects most likely caused by meteors.
- Extinction of dinos
- Dust clouds that reflect Sun's light back to Space
Disadvantage of using Biofuel.
- Carbon Dioxide is released into atmosphere when Biofuel is burned
Definition of Celestial Bodies
- Natural bodies located beyond Earth's atmosphere
A pond freezes when...
The surface of the water drops below the freezing point
A tool to use to responsibly examine an ecosystem.
Ruler
Three natural processes that contribute to Climate Change.
- Changes in Earth's Orbit
- Changes in Sun's Output
- Volcanoes
- Meteors
Newton's Third Law when kicking a soccer ball - force of _____ on _____ and force of ______ on _______
- Force of foot on ball
- Force of ball on foot
Three types of issues in Space (category)
- Societal
- Environmental
- Technological
Order these items from least space between particles to most space between them: air, lemonade, gold
- Gold
- Lemonade
- Air
Interaction between two biotic components in an ecosystem.
- Plants rely on Animals for Carbon Dioxide
Impact of Arctic Sea Ice melting on Earth's climate.
- Temps increase
- Less sunlight reflected
Manipulated (independent) variable during Friction-Ramp Experiment
- Material on ramp
Differences between ISS and Mars Rover (travel and control)
- Orbits Earth vs. Travels on Wheels
- Manned vs. Unmanned
Ice from an arena is taken out. The mass of the liquid water compared to the solid ice will be...
- The same
Three changes in environment caused by Climate Change.
May vary (examples: changes in precipitation, increased sea levels, increase in ocean temps)
Two ways plants are affected by climate change.
- Crop selection
- Crop production
- Harvesting periods & yields
- Irrigation
- Pest management
Responding (dependent) Variable of Friction-Ramp Experiment
- Time for car to reach the bottom of ramp
- Ex-Alta 1
- 2017
Ice is taken out from an arena. The density of the liquid water compared to the solid ice will be...
- More
Complete photosynthesis formula
Carbon Dioxide, Water, Sun = Oxygen & Glucose