Lesson 1 (Topic 3)
What is the biosphere made up of?
It is made up of all living things, including humans.
What is the hydrosphere made up of?
It is made up of all of the water on, under, or above Earth's surface.
What order is the water cycle in?
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Runoff, Groundwater.
What are minerals?
Nonliving solids.
What is the geosphere made up of?
It is made up of rocks, soil, and sediments.
What is the atmosphere made up of?
It is the layer of mixed gases that surrounds Earth.
How long does it take for groundwater to reach the surface?
Days, months, or even years.
What is hydroelectric energy?
The energy from the movement of water.
What is the lithosphere made up of?
It is made up of the outer, rocky parts of Earth.
How do greenhouses help plants grow?
Because the greenhouse stays warm all year, the warmth comes from the sun's energy.
How much of the water on Earth in in the oceans?
96.5% of water.
What does it mean to “classify” in science?
To put into groups
How can acid rain affect the Earth's spheres?
Acid rain can enter streams, lakes, and other bodies of water, making the water acidic
What are some ways the hydrosphere and atmosphere work together?
They work together during rain, snow, and a hurricane.
What are reservoirs made for?
They are made to collect and store water.
Air, sunlight, water, soil, stone, plants, anima, and fossil fuels.
How many kilometers is the mantle?
2,866 km.
What are UV rays?
UV rays warm up the atmosphere. UV rays put what looks like a big heat wave around Earth.
List 4 freshwater sources.
Atmosphere, rivers, ground ice, and lakes.
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
Nonrenewable resources can easily run out, renewable resources don't run out.