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This is a body of rock or sediment beneath Earth that holds groundwater.
aquifer
biosphere
The amount of salt dissolved in water is known as _____.
salinity
The prefix BIO means:
life, living
The height about sea level is known as:
elevation
During this phase, water molecules change from a liquid to a gas.
evaporation
What is the difference between constructive and deconstructive forces?
Constructive- build up land masses (ex. the formation of mountains due to tectonic plate mvmt)
Deconstructive- wear away landmasses (rain, fire, wind that cause erosion/weathering)
The core, crust, and mantle belong to this sphere:
geosphere
This landform has high elevation but low relief.
plateau
The change from water vapor into liquid water is called:
condensation
A group of parts that work together as a whole is known as a _____.
system
What type of elevation and relief does a mountain have?
high elevation, high relief
This landform has sediment that is desposited at the mouth of a river.
delta
The study of the shape of the land is referred to as:
topography
The prefix "hydro" means:
water
When water vapor (gas) escapes from plant leaves it is called:
transpiration
the difference in elevation from the highest point to the lowest point
Compare a pond to a lake- what are some differences?
Ponds are smaller in size.
Sunlight can reach the bottom of a pond becuase they are more shallow than lakes.
Ponds tend to be warmer and have more plant life due to more sunlight reaching bottom.
Energy is defined as our ability to:
do work (moving, eating, studying, sleeping, helping our friends and family :) ....etc)
coastline
Earth's energy comes from the sun's heat and _____
from heat in Earth's interior
Name TWO main uses of water from an aquifer.
- for agriculture/farming (animals need the water and so do the crops)
- much is used for our drinking water/daily use
Why are Nitrogen & Oxygen so important in our atmosphere?
Oxygen is needed for breathing.
Identify ways in which a lake has been or can be created naturally over time.
Melting of ice sheets during the Ice Age.
The movement of Earth's crust (tectonic plate mvmt)- creates spaces for water to fill
Empty volcano craters can fill with water.
Lava flow that blocks the flow of a river- water builds up over time and becomes a lake.
Rivers, lakes, streams and ponds only make up about __% of Earth's water, which is why we have to work hard to keep these bodies of water safe and clean :)
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